August 19-22, 1975

Pacific Crest Trail Traverse:  Highway 3 to Harts Pass

Monument 78
Castle Pass
Hopkins Pass
Hopkins Lake
Woody Pass
Rock Pass
Holman Pass
Jim Pass
Foggy Pass
Windy Pass
Benson Basin

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Chuchuwanteen Mountains

Area: Pasayten Wilderness

Starting Point: PCT-Southbound Trailhead at Manning Park fire road gate (Highway 3 at 3800 feet)

Way Points: Similkameen River Vehicle Bridge & Windy Joe Saddle & Castle Creek & Monument 78 & Castle Pass & Hopkins Pass & Hopkins Lake & Devils Stairway & Lakeview Ridge & Woody Pass & Rock Pass & Holman Pass & Shaw Creek & Devils Backbone & Oregon Basin & Jim Pass & Foggy Pass & Windy Pass & Indiana Basin & Benson Basin (trail hike)

Ending Point: PCT-Northbound Trailhead near Harts Pass (Slate Peak Road switchback pullout at 6800 feet)

Campsites: Castle Creek Border Camp & Hopkins Lake & Shaw Creek Camp

Approximate Stats: 38 miles traveled; 7000 feet gained; 4000 lost.

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