Did you know WTA has a mobile app? Top . . Drive on Forest Service Road #39 for 20 miles to junction of Forest Service Road #39 and Forest Service Road #3900-300. At every stop there are places to explore and things to see, My hair's turning white, my neck's always been red, my collor's still blue. Lynard Skynard. I highly recommend this area for a relatively easy backpack trip with the options of exploring for many days. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Images Both of these trails can be included as loops as well - Check your map! Its clear there used to be scattered campsites and horse camps between the trailhead and Drake Creek, but most are now blackened and surrounded by scorched, unstable snags. If I go back I'd like to see the tunnels if they are still open. Cloudy Low: 19 F Monday Chance Snow Showers High: 35 F Detailed Forecast Tonight Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) is a 1200-mile hiking trail running from the Continental Divide in Montana to the Pacific Ocean on Washington 's Olympic Coast. It sounded like most of the trail had been logged out as far as First Hidden Lake, but beyond that we had no idea what wed find. Along the way through the burnt trees there are 6 ft new growing pine trees helping to lush up the trail. So much in nature goes completely unnoticed until you truly sit down, be still, watch, and listen. Note how the trees are starting to silver and keep your eyes out wildlife, including porcupines and woodpeckers. The last mile to the trailhead turns a bit rougher and narrow. Back in September roads were in reasonable shape with only some light washboarding. Gawking is allowed, even encouraged. Elevation gain: Just under 4,000 vertical feet for the round trip to Horseshoe Basin. Grand total over 6 days in the Pasayten: 76.2 miles | 19,035Whew, no wonder my legs were tired! Continue reading, 132 We hike 7 miles in and reached Horseshoe Basin and camped here for the first night. Horseshoe Basin, Pasayten, WA Whether you have a day or a week to hike, one of the best places to visit in Washington is Horseshoe Basin in the North Cascades. Some thunder is also possible. The mosquitoes are bad so be prepared. Sooperfly I have 2 questions. A logical destination for a 5-6 days trip would be Cathedral Peak and the Cathedral Lakes. I guess it makes sense if the Lost River is indeed subterranean in places. This hike took us from our camp at Sunny Pass, down into Horseshoe Basin, out to Loudon Lake, up Armstrong Mountain, over to Arnold Peak, and finally back to Sunny Pass via the Long Draw Trail. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. All Rights Reserved. Washington's Pasayten Wilderness is a clash of cultures, geologic forces, and land-use ideologies. Log in and send us From Sunny Pass the trail has long sections of deep snow. Enjoy this 12.5-mile out-and-back trail near Tonasket, Washington. Right along the trail were two enormous horse camps with safe unburned trees and lots of rocks and logs for lounging. Far up the Lost River Valley of the Pasayten, only 10 miles south of the Canadian border, lie a chain of four gorgeous lakes: Cougar Lake, First Hidden Lake, Middle Hidden Lake, and Big Hidden Lake. Be warned, this road is quite rough high clearance vehicles are necessary to negotiate it. Ruffwear / Also don't forget your camera. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 We also evidently missed a 6" snowfall by two days, not surprising at that elevation. Turn right and in 0.1 mile turn onto the Albert Camp Trail. Horseshoe Basin is one of the few places in the Lower 48 to contain alpine tundra and is home to bears, deer and pronghorn sheep, if you know where to look. The next junction to the right, the Long Draw Trail, heads to Arnold and Goodenough Peaks. My recommendation is to push on a little further. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. Back to top: Grinch Local Burger Tester Joined: 03 Oct 2003 Posts: 453 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah, WA: Grinch. It may have been the same guy we saw before. Please note, this is a physically challenging trip in a rugged and remote wilderness area. To see any green in this badly burned landscape was refreshing and we couldnt help but admire it. Spring average highs are 50-60F, and lows are 15-30F. From our backcountry camp well work west, cutting logs along a 5 mile stretch of the PNT toward Teapot Dome. Thanks for the support of Western Washington Honda Dealers and our other corporate sponsors. See more trip photos here. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. The work thats been done to clear the trail is impressive. Read More >, Local Forecast OfficeMore Local Wx3 Day HistoryMobile WeatherHourly Weather Forecast, Chance SnowShowers thenSlight ChanceRain/Snow, Zone Area Forecast for Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest, WA. From Tonasket, take a left onto the Loomis Highway and drive 16 miles to Loomis. The views are even bigger now that the trees have sadly been burned into matchsticks. Instead, there was only one other car, a forest service vehicle, and a mule train at the lower trailhead. Nice pics and a great first post. This lake bed was such a delightful surprise and in it we found the tracks of moose, deer, and a black bear. Several swampy low areas exist in this area and the bugs can be ferocious. Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Sunny Pass is the perfect place for a picnic lunch. Cougar Lake was peacefully beautiful in the light of day and the air was full of the tiny meeps of pika. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Once we turned our focus to the actual lake, we noticed a huge school of trout, floundering and trapped in the small receding pool of water left. Day 2 - Saturday, September 2. "If destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. Horseshoe Basin via Cascade Pass 18 miles round trip with 4,600 feet of elevation gain From the trailhead, climb the trail to Cascade Pass. Thanks for the support of Western Washington Honda Dealers and our other corporate sponsors. On this backcountry trip our crew will backpack out to Fireplace Camp at the foot of Haig Mountain on the PNT/. Our favorite park in Canada, Cathedral Lakes, is just across the border https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2019-08-21.7241644122, https://www.wta.org/site_images/trip-reports/2019/tripreport.image.2019-08-21.7293004937/@@download/image/IMG_6109.JPG. And 2, Where is the mine at Tungsten? What an evening. Outdoor Research / Deer Park is to your right and Windy Peak is to your your left. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Weather and Snow National Weather Service Forecast NOAA Snow Depth Map Lists that contain Horseshoe Mountain: Washington State Top 200 Peaks (Rank #197) . Interesting tidbit about your friend find out if he wants to team up for a mission to get back at those bushy-tailed wood rats! Trail: Boundary Trail (533) to Horseshoe Basin and beyond Area: Pasayten Wilderness, Okanogan NF, Loomis Access: Loomis, FS 39 (Toats Coulee Road) to FS (3900)500 to Iron Gate "Campground" Length: Up to 94 Miles, 7.2 mls to Louden Lake, 12 miles to Haig Mtn. Stay on FR 39 for about 14 miles, looking for a spur road signed for the Irongate Trailhead. Happy SAFE trails, with mostly type A fun. Day 3 Loop to Goodenough Peak, returned via the old trail to the camp near the cattle gate, then traversed up the East shoulder of Arnold Peak and down the West side through Snehumption Gap. A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. The PNTA provides tools, personal protective equipment, and training. Last water was hard to come by but found some on the East shoulder just before the steeper rise to Arnold Peak. This 7 day trip was exactly what we had hoped for. From Cascade Pass, head southeast descending into the Pelton Basin, and crossing Doubtful Creek after a series of downhill switchbacks. Haig Mountain + Rock Mountain 7641 + Armstrong Mountain SE Peak + Arnold Peak. Get a good weather report before you go and be prepared for anything. At the very end of August, I spent 6 days backpacking over 80 miles inside the Pasayten, first completing a stunning solo backpack loop around Devils Dome on its west side, then joining up with a friend to explore around the Hidden Lakes of the central Pasayten. After Lucky Pass, the trail has a few small rollers before making a big descent 1,500 over the next 3.5 miles to Diamond Creek, just past the 9 mile mark. Smith Lake is interesting as is Louden Lake. We sat down, enjoying the amazing solitude, the huge views stretched out before us, and the unbelievable blue sky. This makes a perfect campsite for your first night or a good location to set up base camp to explore your immediate surroundings for a day or two. From the pictures and posts it looks like there are many possible options. PNTA is proud to work with corporate partners to build a world-class experience for all who wander along the Pacific Northwest Trail. Both of these trails can be included as loops as well - Check your map! I was happy to give my legs a break and since it was only 3 miles to the upper lake, wed have all day to explore. We were surprised to find ourselves sharing the basin with quite a few hunters (deer and bear were in season) on our trip. I felt guilty for finding any kind of beauty amongst such widespread destruction, but it was there. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Pacific Northwest Trail Association is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Continue on until the trail finally breaks out of the burned area about three miles from the trailhead. Horseshoe Basin, Pasayten Wilderness, 6/30-7/1/06. This side spurs do lead to some worthy destinations and could be incorporated into a longer or completely different trip. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Nice report! Sunny, clear, and cool. Easy trail the whole way, all meadows and open forest, very uncrowded after Horseshoe Basin. Pleaseremember to practice minimumimpact camping principles and Leave No Trace! I will make another attempt of this loop in late summer. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail could occur over the central Plains Wednesday, northeast Texas into Arkansas on Thursday, and the lower Mississippi Valley on Friday. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Arrive at Loomis in 16 miles and turn right onto County Road 9425. trip reports for this trail. From its eastern terminus it travels 13 miles on the Tonasket Ranger District before crossing over to the Methow Valley District to the west. Directions: From the town of Loomis, travel north on County road #9425 for 2 miles to junction of #9425 and County road #4066. The Pasayten Wilderness is a 531,539 acres (215,106 ha) protected area located within Okanogan National Forest and Mount Baker National Forest in Washington state, centered on the Three Forks (485402N 1203801W) of the Pasayten River, a tributary of the Similkameen River. Theyll take turns using a big crosscut saw to cut logs, and smaller hand saws and loppers to cut saplings and brush from the trail. Friday Nearer Cougar Lake, the appropriately named Lost River disappears underground and is replaced by a spectacularly green marsh. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. We had Louden all to ourselves. WTA worked here in 2019, 2018, 2015 and 2014! We started our adventure at the Iron Gate Trailhead. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Cloudy Low: 14 F Sunday Partly Sunny then Scattered Snow Showers High: 30 F Sunday Night Snow Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy Low: 15 F Monday Mostly Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers High: 33 F Monday Night Isolated Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy Low: 16 F Tuesday Mostly Sunny High: 32 F Tuesday Night Partly Cloudy Low: 17 F Wednesday Water again at Sunny camp. 1am PDT Apr 18, 2023-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2023, Excessive Rainfall and Winter Weather Forecasts, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The only knock I can say compared to Cathedral Lakes is the lack of mountain goats. About 1.3 miles past the pass you will come to several junctions. This is a short mile side trip and also a nice camp site. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Other reviewers have adequately chronicled this hike. When we reached the south end of First Hidden Lake, we saw tons of animal tracks in the dried end of the lake bed, just like the west side of Cougar Lake. It was down off the trail next to a creek, right? I was looking at doing horseshoe basin and Cathedral lakes as well as possible an excursion into Canada and possible some ridge walkes in the area. Very exciting! At the same time, beyond the scars, is beauty in the devastation. Water in the creek at a mile and a half in. Boundary Trail: significant snow around Cathedral Peak/lakes, and at most shaded areas all the way through Horseshoe Basin. Melting snowbanks usually provide water through mid-summer. There wasnt another soul around. Interestingly, Big Hidden Lake drains north to Canada while the rest of the lakes drain south to the Methow via Lost River. Continue straight to Horseshoe Basin. Water in the creek at a mile and a half in. If you wish you can continue with a topo map to several lakes you can fish. Most of the forested slopes were burnt to a crisp, but pockets of green trees still remained here and there. Scientifically speaking it is a saline endorheic alkali lake. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Day 4 Return trip to Haig Mtn. Having been to Horseshoe Basin/Pasayten twice, I think the best campsites are on the lower SW slopes of Armstrong Mountain and South of Snehumption Gap. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. We had stopped in at the ranger station in Tonasket to look for any suggestions on our itinerary and the ranger had referred to Louden as a shitholeI have to disagree. Needless to say, I didn't sleep in or near the cabins again. Most of us are so consumed with getting from point A to point B and marveling at the big grand vistas when were outside that we miss all of these tiny, magical moments that truly make nature a gift. At 1.5 miles cross a tributary of Clutch Creek, the only consistent water source until Horseshoe Basin. As we approached our camp at Cougar Lake, we heard a distinct slapping sound on the water. Follow the Windy Trail for 2.5 miles to the summit of Windy Peak (WP3). As an added bonus a bear came running down to the lake while we were cleaning up from our hike.but he promptly left once he heard our whistle. Horseshoe Basin Coveted by backpackers and strong hikers, Horseshoe Basin in the Pasayten Wilderness is a very strenuous 19.5 mile loop with 3,400 ft in elevation gain. Along the way through the burnt trees there are 6 ft new growing pine trees helping to lush up the trail. We didnt arrive until midday on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and fully expected a sea of cars. A chance of rain and snow showers. The trail was in good condition all the way but after the cabins, it was a maze of fallen trees. Everything sure looks different than the times I went there in October. My legs were now approaching 60 miles and close to 15k in 4 days. This may be a bit of a "slog" but is definitely worth the extra effort. What is best? PNTA is proud to work with corporate partners to build a world-class experience for all who wander along the Pacific Northwest Trail. Panorama of the Pasayten from Horseshoe Basin in the east. If you to the Tungsten Mine cabins, I wouldn't recommend staying in them. A chance of showers. 12 miles in and barely a mile from camp and my shoes and pants were soaked through in no time. The trail gradually descendsthrough the forest for a short but when you get your first taste of whats to come. I was ready for a relaxing evening at camp! Volunteers will have the opportunity to camp out with the crew. The green forest soon yields to the charred remains of the 2006 Tripod fire. Make your next purchase through my affiliate links below at no cost to you. As you enjoy a snack, enjoy your first sight of Horseshoe Basin, an area that begs further exploration. Where : Horseshoe Basin, Pasayten Wilderness, Washington State (US Trail no.533) When : From Thursday June 24th to Sunday June 27th, 2004 Maps : Green Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Once this section of corridor is clear, well turn our attention to tread work. Plenty of elk droppings along side the trail. Horse trailers and larger or low-clearance vehicles park at the lower trailhead but most cars should be able to make it all the way to the end. Thankfully, we won the gamble and made it out safe and sound; and even with all our type B and C experiences, type A made it all worth it. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/horseshoe-basin-pasayten, https://www.wta.org/site_images/hikes/horseshoe-basin_lets-go-bobby.jpg/@@download/image/Horseshoe Basin. The reality? Continue straight to Horseshoe Basin. Learn more. I've only been there the one time, so this is all I know. But never a more worthy effort, Foist. Went there only to find it snowing hard so we turned around. On this backcountry trip our crew will backpack out to Fireplace Camp at the foot of Haig Mountain on the PNT/ Boundary TR 533. Beautiful, sunny morning on June 11, 2022 for our day hike to the Basin. The drive to the trailhead may be long, but the destination is absolutely worth it.At the easterly edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, almost touching the Canadian border, lies Horseshoe Basin; a truly unique and beautifully remote place. and peak combinations. At six miles you arrive at your destination; sublime Horseshoe Basin. Washington Trails Association Theyve clearly been burned away. Want to report conditions for this trail? . There are no activities scheduled at this location. Patagonia Provisions / Great little hike with some awesome waterfalls at the end. The morning light perfectly illuminated all of the little flying critters and we sat there for over an hour, watching this incredible dance of nature. From our backcountry camp well work west, cutting logs along a 5 mile stretch of the PNT toward Teapot Dome. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. All NOAA, Dry, gusty winds will drive elevated to critical fire weather Tuesday in the southern Rockies, southern Plains, and Mid-Atlantic. This is signed as Toats Coulee Road at first. Watched the harrier hawks and smaller falcons coasting the meadows for snacks. Laurel and I reached the east bank of Cougar Lake just as darkness fell and switched on our headlamps to scope out a camp site. Lead Dog, I am not sure about contracting the virus, but there does seem to be some concern about the bushy tailed wood rat. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. But as I hiked, I wasnt really thinking about my legs or how tired they were from these 80 miles in the Pasayten. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Date/Time The wildness of the Pasayten is unparalleled in Washington and when you step inside its boundaries, its a place without time. The trail drops down to the junction at Cougar camp, just past the right turn for Smith lakeleft for Louden lake, right for Goodenough peak. At 7.1 miles from the trailhead come to Loudon Lake. It is simply gorgeous. I spent a week there about 3 years ago. 2023 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy. After Drake Creek, the trail climbs again another 1,000 feet in the next 1.5 miles to Lucky Pass, with beautiful views of the Lost River Valley. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain. Distance: 13.8 miles | Elevation Gain: 3,150. I choose to purchase my gear from companies who do good in the world. Did some trail clearing. Chance of precipitation is 80%. updates, images, or resources. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. If you had walked another 15 minutes you would have come to a flatter area with nicer campsites. Roundtrip distance to Horseshoe Basin is 20 miles. Night 2 - Teapot Lake. Human-caused carelessness transformed nearly 40% of this beautiful wilderness into charred devastation that wont ever be the same in our lifetime. We did not get to Windy Peak, but those we talked to who came from there said it was great. This magical land of wildness continually begs me to see more. Its no secret to most who know me that the Pasayten Wilderness, which spans over 531,000 acres on Washingtons northeast border with Canada, is one of my favorite places to explore. Chance of precipitation is 80%. HIGH probability of wildlife viewing and certain water and still very central. The next night you can either stay at a nice campsite near a spring just before the drop to Sheeite Pass or a nice tarn 100 yards to your left off trail, or continue on about 4 miles farther to the Tungsten Mine cabins or campsites.The smaller cabin has a sink in it with water from a gravity well behind the cabin. | Download for iOS | Download for Android, At the easterly edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, almost touching the Canadian border, lies a truly unique and beautifully remote place. At the easterly edge of the Pasayten Wilderness, almost touching the Canadian border, lies a truly unique and beautifully remote place. The trail from Louden lake hugs the 7000 ft contour for most of the way. La Sportiva, My favorite kind of zen. (7), Comments http://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/EID/vol3no2/adobe/jay.pdf. Here, emerald green hillsides take over the vista in front of you, and scenic Sunny Pass beckons.Hike steadily uphill and reach the inviting pass at 4.8 miles. We watched giddily as he made laps all over the lake, slapping his tail as he went. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Louden Lake is a good place for your first night. I agree. From the summit, head cross-country down the northwestern slopes of the peak and re-find the main trail. The conditions worsened over night with high winds and light snow the entire night. From the sound of it, there was a pretty healthy pika population living in the surrounding talus fields that had survived the fire just fine! Found water in the bushy streams near the zig zagging Albert Camp trail. Packpup and I have also encountered a good little snowstorm 7/2/99 and occasional snow during our trip 7/1/00 7/3/00. Seattle, WA 98104. And best find of all, a large bull moose between Snehumption Gap and the South shoulder of Arnold. Overall, this area is beautiful and very impressive and there are very few people. After sleuthing out and identifying all the tracks, Laurel discovered that the lake was somehow draining underground. Returning via the Boundary Trail adds about a mile to the walk. Much of the trail to Horseshoe Basin skirts the remnants of this fire. (45). Note: PNTA staff work a full day, but volunteer crew members are always welcome to participate at their own pace for as long as they like. Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. The trail is right off of the Cascade Pass Trail. Having been to Horseshoe Basin/Pasayten twice, I think the best campsites are on the lower SW slopes of Armstrong Mountain and South of Snehumption Gap. Laurel works full time with Conservation Northwest specializing in Conservation Restoration Ecology. I was immensely relaxed, rejuvenated, and inspired by the wilderness and wildlife around me. Well try again later in the season after the crew had gone through. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. If we make any changes to an event . Wolframite Mountain + Bauerman Ridge + Teapot Dome. Goodenough Trailhead (end of Fourteenmile Rd), 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. I left my telephoto lens at the trailhead. This trail is exceptionally beautiful and travels through the Pasayten Wilderness Area. The next day would be either 9+ miles or 5 miles depending or where you camp to Cathedral Lake. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your Water again at Sunny camp. Log in and send us This is my first trip report (and yes, I know very long) so be nice! Weather was partly cloudy and cool, in the 50s. They had nowhere to go and with bear tracks extending into the lake, it was clear the trout were likely providing an easy snack for a lot of critters. I was soggy and cold as we unpackeded camp, then Laurel asked, would you like a margarita?. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Glad we did not camp there as it is not very central for our exploring. Great views and wonderful open valleys. Windy Peak (8,334 ft): one of Washington's highest summits that can be accessed by a trail. Mountaineers Books is a registered trademark of The Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We headed back to the trail and continued on, finally reaching the historic cabins between First and Middle Hidden Lakes at Stub Creek, which were wrapped and saved from the fire. Sign up below to receive email notifications of new posts about trip reports, fire lookouts, historical sites, and more! I'm currently living off-grid in a little Airstream while building a small solar-powered home. 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