Backpacking Plan: Central Alpine Lakes Loop

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这是美国排名前列的一条经典backpacking route,离温哥华也不算太远。有时间一定要走一走.

我上传的这个PDF文件是Guide book: Backpacking Washington Guide Book里对这条路线的详细介绍

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Central Alpine Lakes Loop (Backpacking)
Cle Elum Washington Hikes

Preview: The 75-mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail between Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass is a very popular backpack trip, and it deserves to be. The route is supremely scenic with countless viewpoints, beautiful forests, acres of huckleberries, rugged mountains, and several gorgeous lakes. The entire trip is rather strenuous, however, and it requires either a lengthy car shuttle or careful timing to meet the buses that service both ends. These arrangements are a bit cumbersome, so I recommend doing a loop trip instead. This not only solves the transportation problem but also allows you to sample some of the trail’s best miles without having to work as hard as you would with the full trip. Finally, since you won’t have the mindset of having to get from Point Ato Point B in time to meet the bus, you can set a more leisurely pace and take the time to do several spectacular side trips to some of the most beautiful places in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Trail Stats & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Cle Elum, WA
Length: 35 total miles
Elev. Gain: 4600 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Difficult
Duration: 3-4 days
Season: Usually open Mid-July to October; best late July to early August
Local Contacts: Cle Elum Ranger District, 509-674-4411  
Local Maps: Central Alpine Lakes Loop (Backpacking) Topo Map

USFS - Alpine Lakes Wilderness  
Guide book: Backpacking Washington Guide Book