Trip

Winter Scramble - Wagonwheel Lake

Join me on one of the Olympics steepest trails.

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Sat, Jan 2, 2021
Committee: Tacoma Branch Alpine Scrambling Program
Activity Type: Scrambling
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 3,175 ft

Availability: 4 (8 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

8 am Wagonwheel lake trail head located in the Staircase area of Olympic National Park. The trail head is located in the overnight parking lot across the street from the Staircase ranger station.

Leader's notes

This will be a trip to Wagonwheel lake. This trail is one of the steepest in the Olympics. If weather and avalanche conditions permit we may also decide to hit Cub peak or Copper peak.

Route/Place

Wagonwheel Lake & Copper Mountain

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Olympic Mountains East No. 168S
Green Trails Mt Steel No. 167
Custom Correct Mount Skokomish - Lake Cushman
USGS Mt Skokomish
See full route/place details.