Easy hike. Trail in great shape. A few small snowpatches near the top. Great views and purple flowers in the summit rocks. Access road could use a grader pass.
kw - Nov 8, 2020 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2020
First snow of the season
Trail is in good shape with a light layer of packed snow. No extra traction required but I do recommend a pair of poles. No view of Rainier from summit due to clouds.
cascadescrambler - Sep 5, 2019 11:48 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 1999
Catherine
Good viewpoint over Snoqualmie Pass and environs
Arkitekt - Oct 9, 2018 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2018
After Work
Just about perfect for an after work hike.
huskertriguy - Jun 29, 2018 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2018
Short stroll
Trail is in good shape; road is less so but was manageable in our Outback. YMMV
Short, not terribly steep, visibility low all day. It is June in the PNW.
Hiked up in the dark via the recently re-diamonded Nordic Pass Trail. I was surprised how good the views are from the summit! I suppose a killer sunrise helps with the views, but it was spectacular! I have a feeling I'll be back. Trip report here.
EastKing - Nov 23, 2015 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2008
Foggy day on this sumit
Climbed up the new trail in heavy fog. Short hike.
alexggoodwin - Apr 23, 2015 10:53 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2014
Terrible weather
Terrible weather, no views. Windy, rainy, cold. But we reached the top. Summit Fever is alive and well.
Euphonia - Dec 18, 2014 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Feb 8, 2014
Ugh
Miserable snow. Fell in constantly even with snowshoes.
Walkoutnow - Oct 13, 2014 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2014
Great summit
Nice easy, short hike - but actually very enjoyable. Rocky summit perch makes for panoramic views, and a cool little place to hang out and soak it all in.
My second hiking trip of the morning (after nearby Tinkham Peak). This hike was short and easy, and I was able to make great time during both the ascent and descent.
The directions to get to the TH aren't very clear, once you've been there it's obvious. The trail was F'D up severely, with a large portion of it underneath MASSIVE blowdowns. It was easy to lose it on the way up, but easy to follow on the way down. I have no idea if it's been cleared yet. The views from the top were awesome.
gimpilator - Aug 17, 2012 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2012
Hot Day
For years I have stared at this peak while driving over the pass. Today I decided to stop and try it out.
bikejr - Nov 13, 2011 1:49 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2011
Mt Catherine in a little snow
Hard to believe it took me this long to make it up here. A very short 3 mile round trip. A little icy on the last part to the summit. Microspikes were helpful.
belowfellow - Feb 16, 2011 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2009
kevinsa - May 19, 2024 7:18 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2024
Mt CatherineThanks to the light snowpack, I was able to get within spitting distance of the trailhead. Unfortunately, cloudy weather blocked most of the views.
Dundeel - Jul 9, 2022 9:00 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2022
CathyEasy hike. Trail in great shape. A few small snowpatches near the top. Great views and purple flowers in the summit rocks. Access road could use a grader pass.
kw - Nov 8, 2020 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2020
First snow of the seasonTrail is in good shape with a light layer of packed snow. No extra traction required but I do recommend a pair of poles. No view of Rainier from summit due to clouds.
cascadescrambler - Sep 5, 2019 11:48 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 1999
CatherineGood viewpoint over Snoqualmie Pass and environs
Arkitekt - Oct 9, 2018 3:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2018
After WorkJust about perfect for an after work hike.
huskertriguy - Jun 29, 2018 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2018
Short strollTrail is in good shape; road is less so but was manageable in our Outback. YMMV
Short, not terribly steep, visibility low all day. It is June in the PNW.
awilsondc - Apr 19, 2017 11:45 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2017
Snowshoe via Nordic Pass TrailHiked up in the dark via the recently re-diamonded Nordic Pass Trail. I was surprised how good the views are from the summit! I suppose a killer sunrise helps with the views, but it was spectacular! I have a feeling I'll be back. Trip report here.
EastKing - Nov 23, 2015 8:47 pm Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2008
Foggy day on this sumitClimbed up the new trail in heavy fog. Short hike.
alexggoodwin - Apr 23, 2015 10:53 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2014
Terrible weatherTerrible weather, no views. Windy, rainy, cold. But we reached the top. Summit Fever is alive and well.
Euphonia - Dec 18, 2014 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Feb 8, 2014
UghMiserable snow. Fell in constantly even with snowshoes.
Walkoutnow - Oct 13, 2014 12:22 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2014
Great summitNice easy, short hike - but actually very enjoyable. Rocky summit perch makes for panoramic views, and a cool little place to hang out and soak it all in.
Redwic - Sep 23, 2012 4:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2012
Easy & StraightforwardMy second hiking trip of the morning (after nearby Tinkham Peak). This hike was short and easy, and I was able to make great time during both the ascent and descent.
Cascade Scrambler - Sep 1, 2012 9:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2011
WowThe directions to get to the TH aren't very clear, once you've been there it's obvious. The trail was F'D up severely, with a large portion of it underneath MASSIVE blowdowns. It was easy to lose it on the way up, but easy to follow on the way down. I have no idea if it's been cleared yet. The views from the top were awesome.
gimpilator - Aug 17, 2012 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2012
Hot DayFor years I have stared at this peak while driving over the pass. Today I decided to stop and try it out.
bikejr - Nov 13, 2011 1:49 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2011
Mt Catherine in a little snowHard to believe it took me this long to make it up here. A very short 3 mile round trip. A little icy on the last part to the summit. Microspikes were helpful.
belowfellow - Feb 16, 2011 5:30 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2009
fun snowshoesnowshoed this on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
WeatherMan - Jul 23, 2010 12:48 pm Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2009
TNABQuick shot up to the top for the sunset. Was a nice night out.
Boonie1 - Apr 21, 2010 8:32 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Wet.Wet but fun warm-up before Silver.
ericnoel - Nov 1, 2009 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2009
CatherineA good choice for a short hike on an offseason type day.
Bryan K - Oct 19, 2009 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2005
Short but goodHiked up with foggy conditions. Skies cleared for a bit when we made the summit.