Kachess Ridge - 12.13.2014

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Directions from Exit 70 on I-90 in Easton, Washington to the Kachess Ridge Trailhead.
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We hiked Trail #1315 for 1.9 miles to the Beacon Ridge Trail... then followed it for a mile to the beacon tower on the south end of Kachess Ridge... ~6 miles roundtrip, gaining ~2300 feet of elevation.
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You will see this sign at the parking area. The official trailhead is another 50 yards up the trail.
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The official trailhead for the south end of Kachess Ridge Trail #1315.
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Gaining elevation on the Kachess Ridge Trail... and looking back down the Silver Creek drainage toward the town of Easton.
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After hiking 1.9 miles on the Kachess Ridge Trail, we will take the Beacon Ridge Trail.
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We hiked the Beacon Ridge Trail for a mile and found the beacon tower.
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Denali Girl is in the spotlight on Kachess Ridge.
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The south end of Kachess Lake from the south end of Kachess Ridge.
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Seahawk fans on Kachess Ridge.