PCT Section J Part 2 | Deception Pass to Park Lakes

Join me on a short 70ish mile walk along PCT section J in Washington from Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Pass. This three day jaunt took me through some of the most beautiful sections of Alpine Lakes Wilderness, located in Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest.
Today was a big day! Not only was it my longest day hiking since finishing the CDT in 2022, it was also one of the most scenic. I crossed multiple swollen water sources, climbed three passes, enjoyed numerous wildflowers and hiked through BOTH golden hours.
Distance: 36.08 miles
Elevation gain: 7,717 feet
Gearlist: lighterpack.com/r/rut554
This was my second section hike of PCT section J, and my third time hiking it overall. You can read more about my initial PCT thru hike in 2016 here: mroverhill.com/pacific-crest-trail/
Learn more about the Pacific Crest Trail Association and the trail itself here: www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/
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This trip was as a follow-up to my second Tahoe Rim Trail thru hike. You can watch those videos here: • Tahoe Rim Trail 2024