Commonwealth Basin Trail #1033

Commonwealth Basin Trail #1033via PCT - North #2000

Highlights: Mountain views, creek

Distance: 2.5 miles on Trail #2000 and 2.6 miles on Trail #1033 one-way

Beginning Elevation : 3000 feet

Ending Elevation: 5300 feet

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #207

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

Begin at the Pacific Crest Trail #2000, following it for 2.5 miles to a junction. Take the left fork (Trail #1033). On the west side of Commonwealth Creek, the trail rises steeply, switch backing up a ridge. It levels out at Red Pond and then begins another series of switchbacks. About 0.5 mile above Red Pond the trail ends at Red Pass. This is an excellent spot for a lofty lunch. Views are good in all directions - especially towards the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Thompson Peak.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:I-90 to exit #52. Turn north at the exit ramp, and take the first right into the PCT-North parking area. The lot to the left is intended for stock; hikers can continue straight to the main parking lot. The trail starts at the east end of the parking lot.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

I-90 Snoqualmie Pass

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

North Bend Office42404 SE North Bend WayNorth Bend, WA 98045 Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (425) 888-1421

Snoqualmie PassVisitor Center Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekendFriday - Monday8:30 am - 4:00 pm (425) 434-6111

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Notice: Hiking in the backcountry can be dangerous. Information on this website comes from a variety of sources. You have to be responsible for using good common sense and researching trails carefully. Things change constantly in the outdoors. Use caution while hiking so you can enjoy it safely. Don't get in over your head. A call to the ranger station and avalanche hotline(winter) are highly recommended. Bring the ten essentials and make sure someone knows where you are going and expect to be back.