[pct-l] South Washington PCT Questions

[Garrett Turner]

Thanks for all the great info!  My plan is to either try to get a room at the general store or camp close by.  Everyone always speaks highly about Trout Lake, I can't wait!

Since I will likely get to road 23 on mid-week of very early August, I am concerned about trying to find a timely ride into Trout Lake.  Sounds like something usually materializes.  I have also started reaching out to the trail angels listed on the Trout Lake webpage.

Thanks again!

Garrett

> On May 2, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Garrett <gar1138 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Hello, long time reader, first time poster. :-)  I completed the Oregon PCT in sections over the last two summers.  This summer (2017) I plan to hike from Cascade Locks to Snoqualmie Pass in roughly the first two weeks of August.  After researching a bunch, I have a few quick questions:
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> 1.  Any thoughts on snow or mosquitos?  I'm hoping that the heavy winter snow this year won't be much of an issue then.
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> 2.  I will be resupplying and spending a night in Trout Lake (I hear nothing but good things about Trout Lake).  How difficult is it to hitch a ride into town from the trail (and back the next day)?  Most accounts say it is fairly easy, but having never hitch-hiked before it does give me slight pause.
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> 3.  Are there any difficult stream crossings or fords that I will need to be aware of?
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> Much appreciated, thanks.
> 
> Garrett