Trip
Alpine Scramble - Putrid Pete's Peak
Rock scramble oriented toward scramble students
Contacts
- Sat, Aug 12, 2017
- Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 3, Technical 2
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 7 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Ira Springs Trailhead at 7:00 A.M.
This is a very busy trailhead. Even this early, be ready to park on the road. Meet at the table by the registration stand.
I-90 to exit 45. Turn left and cross under the highway, then veer left onto FR-9030. About one mile from the exit, stay left at the fork onto Mason Lake Road, FR-9031. Park in the lot at the end of this road, 3.8 miles from the highway. This is a very busy trailhead. Even this early, be ready to park on the road. Meet at the table by the registration stand.
Northwest Forest Pass required
This is a strenuous climb but we'll be taking it at a moderate pace. If you are fast, you may get board with us.
Bring your helmet and lots of water. Gloves may be helpful
Putrid Pete's Peak
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
USGS Bandera - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Trekking poles or ice axe will be helpful but not mandatory