Coleman Pinnacle
This easy to moderate 10-mile trip takes you up 2,000 feet to top of Coleman Pinnacle. You are rewarded with beautiful views of Mount Baker and the surrounding alpine terrain.
Temporary Closure
5/29/21 Update: SR-542 is closed at Milepost 55.6 to Artist Point. Visit the Washington State Department of Transportation "Artist Point" web page and the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest "Alerts & Notices" web page for more information.
getting there
There is convenient access from Artist Point at the end of the Mount Baker Highway (SR 542).
approach & ascent
Hike the trail on Ptarmigan Ridge west from Artist Point for roughly 2.5 mi. Ascend to the summit of Coleman Pinnacle in its southeast flank. Consider continuing on to Kaiser Peak.
NOTES
- This scramble has a strenuous rating of 1, and a technical rating of 4. While somewhat short, the ~150 feet of scrambling on the pinnacle does have some exposure which explains the higher technical rating.
- Extend your scramble by descending Coleman Pinnacle heading roughly northwest to Kaiser Peak on Lasiocarpa Ridge.
- Suitable Activities: Scrambling
- Seasons: July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Strenuous 1, Technical 4
- Length: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- 6,414 ft
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Land Manager:
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker Ranger District (MBSNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Mt Shuksan No. 14
- USGS Shuksan Arm
- Green Trails Mount Baker Wilderness Climbing No. 13SX
Upcoming Activities
There are no activities scheduled at this location.
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| Coleman Pinnacle Route Map A topo map showing the route from Artist's Point to Coleman Pinnacle and Kaiser Peak. Submitted by Dave Brunner. |