Thornton Lakes & Trappers Peak

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Alpine Scramble - Trappers Peak & X Mountain

Three 3 days to attempt Thornton Peak, Trappers Peak and X Mtn with overnights at Thornton Lake. This area in the N Cascades is stunning. Contingent on weather and being able to get a walkup camping permit the day before. Please read leader's notes.

  • Very Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 20.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 7,500 ft

Rescheduled from 2024

Please research these peaks as there is plenty of information out there.  Make sure these scrambles are in your comfort zone.  I've only done Trappers Peak previously.

Bad weather and/or smoke will likely cancel the trip or change the destination.

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1:  TH to Thornton Lake Camp

4.57mi/+2558/-619

Day 2:  Camp to Thornton Peak to Camp
6.54mi/+2709 -2730
Day 3:  Camp to Trappers Peak to X Mtn to TH
8.28mi/+2145 -4214
(Camp to Trapper Jct - 0.46mi/+503 -103)
(Jct to Trappers to X Mtn to TH -7.82mi/+1642 -4111)
Grand Total:
18.93mi/+7412 -7563

TBD, but know it will be early.  I will be there the day before to try to get the permit.

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Thornton Lakes & Trappers Peak


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