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Alpine Scramble - Kaleetan Peak/South Route

Beautiful one way traverse of Kaleetan via Snow Lake trail, Gem Lake, Chair Peak Lake, and Melakwa Lake, to Denny Creek of ~14 miles and ~4000' gain, ~5000' loss.

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Dave Morgan
Dave Morgan
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous 4, Technical 4
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 12.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft

Snow Lake trailhead parking lot at 7am.

Beautiful one way traverse of Kaleetan via Snow Lake trail, Gem Lake, Chair Peak Lake, and Melakwa Lake, to Denny Creek of ~14 miles and ~4000' gain, ~5000' loss.  On our way to the Snow Lake trailhead we will drop off cars at Denny Creek trailhead.  Photo of traverse from Gem Lake to Melakwa Pass can be seen at https://picasaweb.google.com/111953933709036558619/KaleetanPeak?noredirect=1#5241849122784917618

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Kaleetan Peak/South Route

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