Colchuck & Dragontail Peaks

Trip

Basic Alpine Climb - Colchuck Peak

One-day climb of Colchuck Peak.

  • Sat, Jun 10, 2023
  • Seattle Climbing
  • Climbing
  • Basic Alpine
  • Adults
  • Basic Alpine Climb, Strenuous 4, Technical 4, Strenuous 2, Technical 2
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 5,440 ft

Meet at Stuart Lake TH. Geared up and ready to being hiking by 5:00 am. Carpooling is encouraged due to popularity of trailhead and often limited parking. 

Leader's permission is required.

Route/Place

Colchuck & Dragontail Peaks



  • Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX

    USGS Enchantment Lakes

    Green Trails The Enchantments No. 209S

    USGS Mount Stuart
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Mountain boots that can accept crampons (not hiking boots)
  • Crampons
  • An ice axe (not technical ice tools)
  • A back pack (40 to 60 liters)
  • Helmet
  • Fleece or puffy jacket
  • Rain jacket and full-zip rain pants
  • Belay gloves
  • Warm gloves or mittens
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