Hey y’all
I’ve read through the old threads on Glacier Peak Wilderness in Washington state, but I have a couple of questions for those in the know. My friends and I (4 of us, all experienced backpackers), are hoping for a walkup permit for Wonderland, but if we strike out, we need a solid Plan B (and maybe even a C). This is early August; we can’t shift that because 1/4 is a school kid. We had planned 10 days for Wonderland, but could do it in less if needed; hopefully that gives us the flexibility needed to make an itinerary work – and there are some permits! If not, I’m thinking Phelps Creek to Trinity, a common route in Glacier peak wilderness. My question is about dropping the group, planting a car at Trinity, and then hitching back to Phelps. How busy is that route to optimize getting a hitch? We’d probably drop 2 and most of the gear, then plant the car and two of us hitch back. Does that sound feasible? If it didn’t work, how long a walk would it be between trailheads? Google’s wisdom says it’s only about an hour’s walk, but I wanted to ground truth it. I’ve had too many Google maps oopses. Is there a better plan logistics-wise? Any other tips for this route?
Thanks y’all.
