Trip
Alpine Scramble - Tillicum Point & Observation Rock
We will explore an alternate route to Observation Rock, with a side trip to Tillicum Point, and loop back via Knapsack Pass.
Contacts
David Judish
Primary Leader
- Fri, Jul 14, 2017
- Tacoma Alpine Scrambling Program
- Scrambling
- Adults
- Strenuous 4, Technical 4
- Challenging
- Mileage: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,000 ft
- 4 (6 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:15 a.m. at site of old IGA on 410 in Buckley. 29393 WA-410, Buckley, WA 98321
As an exploratory route, unexpected challenges may occur, reducing the chance of summiting. Students should have leader's permission, and should have completed at least 1 prior snow scramble.
Route/Place
Echo Rock, Observation Rock & Tillicum Point
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USGS Mowich Lake
Green Trails Mount Rainier Wonderland No. 269SX - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Helmet
- Mountaineering Boots
- Ice Axe
- Crampons or microspikes
- Water shoes for creek crossing.
Trip Reports