Jamie Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 If it isn't already too late in the season, I'd still like to climb Red Mountain near Snoqualmie Pass this year. When I look at the maps I See a labyrinth of trails. Is the usual approach just taking the new PCT trail up to the (Red-Lundin) saddle? My guide books were all written before the PCT was changed in this area. ...and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazz Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 take the Commonwealth basin trail. Map by ragman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Perfect, Thanks a million Tazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Piston Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Red Mountain also makes a nice winter trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe1234 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 That looks pretty good for skiing actually. I hiked up there last weekend to see if the terrain would be any good and it didn't really look like it would be. Coupled with the backside of Snoqualmie I bet that'd be a sick place to get turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Poulton Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Red Mountain also makes a nice winter trip. Â Nice shot...I'll have to ride that this winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Oh that picture looks awesome...getting me excited for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascadesdj Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 You save a lot of time using that Commonwealth cutoff old trail. The crest trail was built with specs requiring low grade, so it has to meander around and contour to avoid the steeps. To start on the old trail, begin in the PCT and in a couple of hundred feet or so, keep looking left and see a narrow gravel wash/trail with branches leaning in from both sides. that's it. You'll cross the creek in less than a mile, and then meander around the creek basin until eventually coming to a junction that could link you up with the PCT. That would require a hairpin right turn. Instead, take the left, or straight and follow it up the ridge to Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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