Intermediate Alpine Climb - Black Peak/Northeast Ridge
Sat, Jul 20, 2019 - Sun, Jul 21, 2019
A classic pac nw alpine with all the things: snow, talus, chossy rock and long exposed ridges. Definitely worth doing.
A classic pac nw alpine with all the things: snow, talus, chossy rock and long exposed ridges. Definitely worth doing.
Trail in good condition, brushy in spots. Take lots of water or a filter. No problems at parking lot, lots of cars. Saw a fair amount of backpackers.
Amazing and beautiful views of whole north cascade on this climb. You will get everything from approach , bushwhacking , route finding , glacier and rock.
Beautiful two-summit scramble, but website difficulty misleading!
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Great weather for my mentored lead. Had a great strong group that did well route finding and navigating the rocky ridge.
Great weather, uncrowded route on a familiar peak, and fun exploration
A gentle hike through the forest on a well maintained, popular trail to Talapus Lake and Olallie Lake. Great for beginners or those who are looking for a relatively easy trail close to Seattle and the Eastside.
NF road open, would recommend a high clearance vehicle after crossing Lennox Creek bridge. Off-trail route starts at end of the road as described in listing, no snow on this trip requiring additional elevation gain to avoid brush, approx 500 ft. No water available.
Great hike to the summit of Dickerman Mountain. Amazing views of more mountains than you can count.
Not just 3-4,000 bats.....harbor seals with a bald eagle eating an afterbirth, peregrine falcon fledglings hunting for juvenile bats, and about 300 cormorant nests in a relatively new colony across the bay. Plus an intact shed snake skin. This is a fabulous night trip!
This hike is about 5 miles with about 1000 feet of elevation gain. It includes many of the iconic features of Mt. Rainier National Park: lakes, river, water falls, meadows, woods, and scenic views.
Great climb in the North Cascades that provides a great overnight challenge.
Enjoyable easy paddle with soft rain, little wind, seals and herons.
A pleasant day, overcast but no rain, cool temps, solitude, and flowers blooming!