Argonaut Peak/Southeast Ridge
A Grade II, Class 5.6 rock climb in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
This is an interesting rock route by way of the SE spire (false summit), continuing to the highest point.
-- Fred Beckey, Cascade Alpine Guide Vol. 1
Notes
- The approach from Ingalls Creek is a long, strenuous bushwhack to reach the base of the climb. We do not recommend this approach even though it may be appealing to combine it with a climb of the Sherpa Peak's West Ridge. The approach via Colchuck Col is better.
- The lower pitches are blocky, a bit awkward, somewhat hard to protect, and have lots of lichen.
- Suitable Activities: Climbing
- Climbing Category: Intermediate Alpine
- Seasons: Year-round, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Intermediate Rock Climb
- Length: 20.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,853 ft
- 8,453 ft
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Land Manager:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Wenatchee River Ranger District (OWNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
- Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
- USGS Enchantment Lakes
- Green Trails Enchantment Lakes No. 209S
- USGS Mount Stuart
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