All that being said, this is a superbly scenic hike. You get clear of the traffic noise from I-90 fairly quickly as you hike this section of the Pacific Crest Trail. You begin in a nice forest section on a trail with a slight grade.
After a while you break out into some granite sections and eventually around the corner to the Kendall Katwalk which is a narrow walk that was blasted from the granite with a steep drop to your right.
Phyllis was not ready to turn around at the Katwalk end so we headed on to Ridge and Gravel Lakes and an overlook of Alaska Lake. We had our lunch at the lakes and headed back.
In total we hiked 15.7 miles. Pam, Xavi and I decided we could live with our smelliness so we stopped at the Top of Tacoma for some beer and dinner and after we were settling in Rhonda, Gay and Lance also had the same idea and joined us. I guess that proves that great minds think alike or something to that effect.
Be well and more soon....
This looks like an excellent hike to do sometime! Thanks for posting.
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