![]() A short distance from here at Meander Meadow enter Glacier Peak Wilderness. If your time is limited, you can hike in about four miles to experience the ridge and views, but many will choose to hike further, either to Lake Sally Anne or as part of a weekend loop of Cady Ridge, Dishpan Gap and Meander Meadow. The PCT leaves the Skykomish District at Dishpan Gap 1.5 miles north of Sally Ann. The Cady-Ridge-to-Meander- Meadows Loop is about 15.75 miles long and is an enjoyable overnight hike. The PCT intersects two more trails in 1.4 miles at a point known as Dishpan Gap: North Fork Skykomish River Trail 1051 and Bald Eagle Mountain Trail 650. Skirting Skykomish Mountain Peak in the next 4.3 miles, pass Lake Sally Ann and continue to the Cady Ridge Trail #1532 junction. Cady Pass crosses over from the west to the east side of the Cascade Crest. The trail drops to Pass Creek Trail 1053 junction in 1.6 miles, continues through Cady Pass and intersects Cady Creek Trail 1501 in 0.3 miles. After that, it’s approximately 10.5 miles to the next lake on the PCT Lake Sally Ann (5,479 feet).Ĭontinue through Saddle Gap where the trail intersects West Cady Ridge Trail 1054. Find two more junctions within the next mile past Wenatchee Pass, Top Lake Trail 1506 and Meadow Creek Trail 1057 at Pear Lake (4,809 feet). A lot of people do Spider Gap Meadows as a day trip or quick overnight, but we wanted to do the whole loop. No permits necessary, and there are a ton of side trips to extend it if you wanted to. There is no reliable water source between Lake Janus and Grizzly Peak although you’ll enjoy refreshing views of Margret Lake, Glasses Lake and Heather Lake. This is the Spider Gap Meadows/Buck Creek Pass Loop, which is 44mi out in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area. From there, head 2.2 miles to Lake Janus (4,146 feet). Photogenic views down into Meander Meadow, Dishpan Gap, Kodak Pk. Jackson Wilderness and just a little over five miles from the trailhead you will see deep clear blue water of Lake Valhalla (4,838 feet), nestled under the dramatic Lichtenberg Mountain.Īfter 1.8 miles, the PCT reaches the first of many junctions, Smithbrook Trail 1590 at Union Gap. Go R onto Cady Ridge Trail (1532), leaving the flats of Cady Creek Trail behind for a. The first 1.5 miles of the trail are level, following the original grade of the railway. Enter the Henry M. The trail travels through old growth forests, meadows of wildflowers and over ridges with breath taking views that attract hikers from around the world. ![]() After that it is up and down for the next thirty miles as the PCT passes through the Skykomish District on its way to Dishpan Gap and the Darrington District before reaching the ultimate destination-Canada. Take the half-mile side trip along the Pacific Crest Trail to Lake Sally Ann and several nice campsites. The first mile and a half of the Pacific Crest Trail National Scenic Trail built on the former Great Northern Railway grade is level. The trail leads past Wards pass and switchbacks down to meet the Cady Ridge Trail, 3.5 miles from Meander Meadow. Meander Meadow - Dishpan Gap - Cady Ridge Loop Thursday, Jul. ![]()
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