It's been a brutally hot, all-uphill day. We started from our campsite right on Brush Creek and immediately got well exfoliated while pushing through three miles of overgrown brush along the creek.
After crossing the Methow River, the trail finally turned uphill. Bonus blueberries along the way, plus a short stop for conversation with a very social chipmunk.
The climb was a steady, slow slog—very, very slow on my part—gaining about 2,500 feet. Thankfully, most of the day stayed below tree line and offered some shade, because blue skies and 80 degrees felt hot.
We broke above tree line at Methow Pass and continued across about 1.5 miles of ridgeline scree trail to the cutoff for Hidden Lakes. We found a lovely campsite in a grassy clearing with a spring flowing beside it. The flies are relentless in the heat, but we managed an afternoon nap in the tent and later cleaned up in the spring. Great views of the surrounding mountains and burritos for dinner. We’re alone so far, but there’s space here for several tents if anyone comes along.
Hike Details ⬇️
📍PCT SOBO Mile 43.2 - 51.8
🥾8.6 Miles
📈 2500 Ascent, 581 Decent
🕘 6 hours
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