Trip
Alpine Scramble - Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails
Mid-week rock scramble up Putrid Pete's Peak with traverse to Mt Defiance (possible second summit) and down Ira Spring's trail.
- Info
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Contacts
Nataliya (Nat) Semez
Mentored Leader
- Tue, Aug 17, 2021
- Tacoma Branch Alpine Scrambling Program
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Moderate/Strenuous
- Challenging
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- Pace: 2-3 mph
- 2 (7 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Ira Spring's TH at 8AM.
From I-90 east, take exit 45 to Forest Road 6031 and drive to the Ira Spring Trailhead.
Northwest Forest Pass is required.
You can see the route here. We will do a loop to add a traverse to Mt Defiance and easier hike down on hiker's trail.
Please bring helmets and bug spray. No ice axe, but poles may be helpful. Approach shoes or trail runners (if you feel good in those) are also okay.
Route/Place
Ira Spring & Putrid Pete's Peak Trails
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
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