Northeastern WA Backpack and Peak Bagging June 19th- 21st on the PNT

[Kallorne]

I have reserved the Snow Peak Cabin for the nights of the 19th and 20th of June. It is a 5 mile hike to the cabin from the trailhead which is quite scenic. From the cabin some of the higher peaks in Eastern Washington can be accessed for a day hike. This located in the 13 Mile Roadless Area of Washington. This is a section of the PNT that I have hiked several times since I was in grade school but have never stayed at the cabin before so I am very much looking forward to it. The max occupancy of the cabin is 4 individuals with dispersed camping allowed nearby 2 slots are filled including myself. Water is available about 1/2 from the cabin at that time of year. Edd's Mt, Copper Butte, Snow Peak, Bald Mt and Sherman Peak are all accessible as day hikes from here with many other options if you're more ambitious. Saw plenty of rain and sun with lows in the upper 30s and TONS of wildlife including bears (met 4 that trip), coyotes, deer, moose, and more small critters than you can shake a stick at. I've never run into problems with the locals, the area is traveled infrequently and they're all very skittish. I grew up less than hour drive from the trailhead and know the area well and will be acting as guide for my friend who is going as well.

I'll be leaving from Spokane on the morning of the 19th, please note this is Father's Day, and can provide transportation from there if traveling from outside the local area as long as you don't mind traveling with my dog and I. This part of the Colville National forest so pets are welcome as long as they are not harassing the critters.


Photos from my last trip to the area in June of 2014:
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[Kallorne]

A great time of the year to see newly hatched grouse. some of the older trails are no longer maintained. All the downed timber is trail in the saddle between Bald Mtn and Edd's Mtn.
The hitching posts mark the spur trail that leads to the cabin. Like most trails in the area it is maintained by the backcountry horsemen, to whom I am always grateful for the amazing work they do.

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[Kallorne]

Looks like the trip will be much warmer than my 2014 trip. The pass has been snow free for 3 weeks already and overnight lows in the 40s. Mind you I've been snowed out on the northbound trail in mid July but it looks like odds of a nice sunny trip are good. It's also looking like I will be solo on this trip so the more the merrier! This would make a great introduction to wilderness areas in northeastern WA.