Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Hwy 20 North )

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

• Rainy Pass Trailhead (north side of Hwy 20)

See additional information under Backpacking.

Backpacking

Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:

• Rainy Pass Trailhead (north side of Hwy 20)

Camps are generally located about every 6-7 miles, though in late summer finding water can be a problem on some stretches. Specific Difficulties: The trail between Methow and Granite passes sometimes experiences slides with loss of tread. Some stretches of trail (especially near Granite Pass) often do not melt out until late July - early August. Since most of the trail is in fragile alpine areas, special attention is needed to avoid unnecessary impact. Please refrain from building campfires; many of the camps in these areas are in alpine meadows and it's easy to damage vegetation and there is little firewood. Reduce your visual impact by finding camps away from the trail and sheltered by trees and landforms.

Horse Riding

Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:

• Rainy Pass Trailhead (north side of Hwy 20)

Camps with horse feed are available at Porcupine Creek and Methow River. The trail between Granite Pass and Methow Pass is impassble for stock as the trail experiences slides with loss of tread and is too narrow for horses. Some stretches of trail (especially neas Granite Pass) often do not melt out util late July or early August.  Horse users should be careful to avoid tying stock to the small, easily killed trees common at the higher elevations. Use a high-hitch line or hobbles instead. See additional information under Backpacking.