Kennedy Ridge Trail #639

Kennedy Ridge Trail #639

Highlights: Mountain views, forest, Glacier Peak Wilderness

Distance: 2.0 miles one-way

Beginning Elevation : 3275 feet (just before crossing Kennedy Creek of the White Chuck Trail #643)

Ending Elevation: 4150 feet (at junction with Pacific Crest Trail #2000)

Difficulty level: More Difficult

Map(s): Green Trails #112 Glacier Peak

Visitor Use: Medium

SUMMARY:

Fill your canteen before leaving the White Chuck Trail. This trail passes through a mossy forest, with several switchbacks, eventually ending at the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000 at 4150 feet. This is a popular route for accessing the PCT.

An excellent loop can be made here by traveling the PCT south for 1.6 miles to the Upper White Chuck Trail #643.1, proceeding down the trail for 1.8 miles, ending back at Kennedy Hot Springs.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS:This trail is within the Glacier Peak Wilderness 5.0 miles on the White Chuck Trail #643. Trailhead is on the left (south) just before crossing Kennedy Creek.

Northwest Forest Pass required to park: Yes

TRAILGUIDE

Best Seasons: Summer/Fall

AREA

Darrington, Mountain Loop Highway

RANGER STATION (NEAREST)

1405 Emmens St. Darrington, WA 98241

Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm(360) 436-1155

Verlot PublicService Center

Open Thursday - Monday8 am - 4:30 pm (360) 691-7791

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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.