What route are people taking? Mark Hatfield Memorial Trail

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VanMarmot
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Re: What route are people taking? Mark Hatfield Memorial Tra

Post by VanMarmot » March 4th, 2017, 8:02 am

Maka Mani wrote:I plan on hitting Trail 435 and connecting with the PCT to Whatum, effectively keeping me away from Bull Run.
OK, so you'll be in the upper reaches of Eagle Creek on the #433 and then the #435, but won't go as far down as the #440. Still the #435 is popular in its own right and as a "scenic" alternative to the PCT, so expect to encounter more people when you reach the #435.

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Re: What route are people taking? Mark Hatfield Memorial Tra

Post by Maka Mani » March 4th, 2017, 11:09 am

I guess I could take the 440. I was trying to add on an extra mile with 435. Now that you mention that fact about the PCT alternate the 440 does sound appealing. Thanks!

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Re: What route are people taking? Mark Hatfield Memorial Tra

Post by northridge » March 4th, 2017, 5:49 pm

Here's link to our trip report from a couple of years ago:

TransGorge (Hatfield Trail) Backpack: June 18-21, 2015

I put a bunch of map data and elevation profiles in there that you might find useful.

Leaving the Eagle Creek Trail and taking the 435 up to the PCT and then to Wahtum adds another steep ascent to the overall route, but it is a worthwhile option.

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Re: What route are people taking? Mark Hatfield Memorial Tra

Post by Maka Mani » March 4th, 2017, 6:46 pm

Thanks for the link to your report! I will look it over.

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