Kachess Ridge Trail Loop
4.5 mi
Distance
1 hrs 49 min
Time
terrain
2,182 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
This trail goes by Kachess Ridge Trailhead.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
First important point:
The hike to the “lollipop junction” is a consist upward slope with only 2-3 level areas.
There are logs to the left for a reason: it is too steep for most people to climb, but you’ll get to come DOWN the section. However, if you go right, it is just like the section to the junction. There is a beautiful river running on the right and the view from the top is EXCELLENT with Mt Rainier in full view.
Now, you can go back the way you or, if you have strong legs and stable knees , you might endure the very steep and slick descent.
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Public Tracks
Kachess Ridge
Carol S Laraine
Took the south trail up to the Beacon for the first time. It was steep! We looped back down to the main trail. All the blowdowns has been cleared. We saw many flowers on the ascent. We encountered snow on the descent, easily manageable. It was a beautiful, sunny day.
