Snoqualmie to Blewitt

A little trail, a dash of cross-country, and a dollop of old fire trails. Splice them together and see what you get!

Are you ready? OK! Here we go:

Lake Melakwa.

Saturday, September 1, 1984
Day one, Melakwa Lake. 9:15 PM
40°

We made 9 miles today – slow because the lack of sleep and a heavy pack.  I got off work this morning and just packed up my stuff and the dogs, and hopped in the van with C&G.  We hit The Doghouse restaurant south of Lake Union for breakfast, then drove up to the trailhead.

Once again, C&G are escorting me in so I can indulge in another one of my annual fall follies. Mica and Micki are with me, sporting their stylish doggie packs.  They look better than I do, but beauty is just in the eye of the beholder.  This is going to be a two-week trip, from just west of Snoqualmie Pass to just west of Blewitt Pass.  I’ve pieced together trails, old fire trails, and a bit of cross country travel for the route.  Around 100-miles, with 20,000’ of elevation gain and 17,000’ of elevation lost.  It ought to be a bit of an adventure, but hopefully not too challenging!

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