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Eastern Pasayten Loop
Stunning loop in the rarely traveled Pasayten Wilderness in Washington. Mile up on mile of crowd-free breath-taking mountain views and wild-flower meadows.
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| Author: | brettonstuff |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Washington (WA) |
| Distance: | 63.26 mi |
| Average Speed: | 1.8 mph - 0:34:20/mi |
| Duration: | 1d 12:12:31 |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: |
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This trip is the East Pasayten Loop as found in "Backpacking Washington". We did the trip in July 08 in reverse of the book description. I would highly recommend the reverse-route as it builds more slowly into the most stunning areas saving the best for last. We did the trip ultralight covering about 70 miles in 3.5 days. There is some modest climbing, but generally once you have climbed to elevation the trail remains high most of the time. Highlights are an old abandoned Tungsten Mine and the beautiful Cathedral Lakes. For a full detailed trip report see my blog.
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Tracks
Track 002
| Distance: 7.47 mi | Points: 969 | |
| Total Time: 3:47:09 | Speed: 2.0 mph | Pace: 30:23 / mi |
Track#2
Track 004
| Distance: 17.81 mi | Points: 2395 | |
| Total Time: 10:59:08 | Speed: 1.6 mph | Pace: 37:00 / mi |
Track#4
Track 006
| Distance: 14.67 mi | Points: 1962 | |
| Total Time: 10:13:46 | Speed: 1.4 mph | Pace: 41:49 / mi |
Track#6
Track 008
| Distance: 23.29 mi | Points: 2881 | |
| Total Time: 11:12:28 | Speed: 2.1 mph | Pace: 28:52 / mi |
Track#8
Points of Interest
Thirty Mile Campground
Location: 48.822947, -120.019750Start of Trip.
Camp Site
Location: 48.882080, -120.048128Excellent camp site with campfire rings and easy water access. 7.47 miles from trail head.
Right Turn
Location: 48.897821, -120.050893Turn right onto Trail 360 and start to climb the ridge.
Unmark Campsite
Location: 48.907024, -120.030157Excellent unmarked camp with good water access in creek.
Excellent Views
Location: 48.927638, -120.017459Camp Site
Location: 48.970672, -120.014835Camp site at day 2. Excellent water, several good camps. Plenty of bugs! 17.81 miles from Camp 1.
Cathedral Pass
Location: 48.985357, -120.192333Saddle into Cathedral area. Stunning views.
Camp Site
Location: 48.978640, -120.201073Day 3 camp site at Upper Cathedral Lake. Stunning area.
Trailhead Photo
Location: 48.829922, -120.013275Bridge over the Chewuck River at Thirty Mile Campground.
Day 1 Camp
Location: 48.889101, -120.045548Tungsten Mine
Location: 48.979203, -120.137386Old abandoned Mine. See http://dooger.org/?p=27 for more details.
Tungsten Mine
Location: 48.981682, -120.136700Old boiler furnace
Upper Cathedral Lake Photo
Location: 48.987202, -120.212746Upper Cathedral Lake.
Horseshoe Basin
Location: 48.980217, -119.934998Lush rolling hills filled with pretty meadows and wild flowers.
Horeshoe Basin Photo
Location: 48.984723, -119.932251Cathedral Lake Video
Location: 48.987427, -120.198326Video of Meadows
Location: 48.968724, -120.201416Remmel Mountain in background.
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