Description
J Douglas Armstrong described this route:
On 8/7/16 at 9:28 am I left my vehicle at Icicle Ridge th with the goal to reach my bike that I cached at Steven pass near the highway in some trees. The 43 mile section of trail from Icicle Ridge trailhead in Leavenworth to the junction of Chain/Doelle lakes and Icicle creek trail required 26 hours and 8 minutes of my time, (the bike section went undocumented) of the crux sections- cabin creek valley ( Icicle ridge trail) overgrown, steep sections in and out also near Carter lake the trail dissapears in a meadow. I ended up going through the most epic portions- right on the crest in the pitch black of night. Some navigational challenges and cold (wetside washington) weather made for a memorable outing. I promptly ordered a hot drink and ate some food at the stevens pass store that was open. Boderline hypothermia is not cool ( it's cold!) but seriously after warming up somewhat I eventually pedaled back to the th (Icicle ridge).
www.movescount.com/moves/move117780086
This route on the old FKT site
Comments
I will attempt this route in the early hours of 1 August 2020, running from Leavenworth to Stevens Pass via the Icicle Ridge Trail and Chain and Doelle Lakes. You can track progress at:Â share.garmin.com/NateHoughSnee
This will be solo and unsupported. Expected departure time is 0400 AM 1 August 2020.