Kendall Katwalk & Peak [hard-ish]
Details
A long, moderate forest hike, with a ridge walk and a short class 2 scramble to 360 views.
Logistics
We're also on Oak, an app designed for outdoor adventures! Please consider trying it out, but this is not mandatory. I will add you as long as you've filled out a profile picture, fitness level, and skill levels (5-10 minutes). Link: https://links.getoak.app/activityDetails?eventRef=3P9eIK424A9sQ6HWP1Ch&inviteCode=CCZBPBUD
Please commit to your RSVP, as space is limited. If you can't make it, please change your RSVP ASAP.
Everyone will go to the waitlist by default, and I will add riders as drivers become available. It is your responsibility to check your waitlist status, and to remove yourself from the waitlist if you can no longer attend. The total cap is 12 people. Please answer all RSVP questions so I can get accurate headcounts for each location
Carpooling
- Drivers, please comment that you are driving and how many you can take, as well as your meeting point (Green Lake P&R or a sensible East Side P&R. *
-** Riders***, please reply to these comments if you'd like to join a driver. - Eastsiders, I typically leave from Redmond P&R, but I will go to Green Lake first if there aren't enough drivers there.
Please avoid going directly to the TH, as this can often lead to us missing each other.
Comms
A WhatsApp chat will be posted at least the day before. Please join this ASAP only if on the going list, so we can coordinate on the day of.
- If you join through Oak, there will be a group chat available and linked to the event, but the WhatsApp chat is the source of truth, and everyone should join it
Gas will be $20 per person for a car of 4. Be sure to pay your drivers ASAP before or during the trip!
Details
Links:
- WTA link: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/kendall-peak
- AllTrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/kendall-peak-via-pacific-crest-trail
Distance: 11.1mi
Elevation: 3000ft
Notes
Bring spikes, climbing gloves, and headlamp. The scramble isn't difficult (class 2), but may warrant gear, and the days are getting shorter.
Side quest options:
- not this time. The next feature on the Katwalk is a pair of lakes that adds 4mi on top of the 11 this hike already spans.
Itinerary
7:30: Meet at Green Lake Park & Ride (South Lot) and organize into cars. Eastsiders to Eastgate P&R at 7:45.
7:45: (Eastside 8:00) Depart for Huxdotter Coffee in North Bend: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zaY9d3NTRp2qn2949
8:30: Arrive at coffee shop for coffee/breakfast/bathroom break
9:00ish: Arrive at Kendall Katwalk Trail head: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oL984HaEzJ2Wd9Mp8
9:15 - 4:00ish: Hike, grab lunch, and return
5:00 - 6:00ish: Arrive back at P&R
