Destination Pedro Camp from Dingford Creek trailhead, following Forest Service Road 56 (closed to vehicles; pedestrians and cyclists OK) along the north side of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Pass the junction with the turnoff for Goldmyer Hot Springs, then follow the road to Hardscrabble Horse Camp to access the Dutch Miller Gap Trail #1030. The next day I had a reservation to soak at Goldmyer Hot Springs, accessible on foot from my campsite! The very rainy Middle Fork area rained on me so I camped in the rain at Hardscrabble Horse Camp, stopping short of Pedro Camp; I did venture a few miles down the trail to see the views after setting up camp. Difficulty Rating Moderate to Hardscrabble Horse Camp: approximately 8 miles on Forest Service Road 56 with 1500 feet of elevation gain, very runnable surface but a steady elevation gain, sometimes steep, after the Goldmyer Hot Springs junction. Difficult: add on the 5 miles of somewhat rough trail to Pedro Camp or further afield to Wil
The Pack Mule
Describing fastpacking trips, mostly in the Pacific Northwest.