Nelson and Potterfield write, "... the interesting terrain, high alpine splendor and appealing views are guarded by a long, steep dry approach." The climbing is moderate across a large glacier, finishing with 400 feet of 3rd/4th class scrambling to the summit. This peak is near Diablo Lake off of the North Cascades Highway.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 310 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. II by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS 7.5 minute series, Diablo Dam and El Dorado Peak <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Snowfield+Peak&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=48.635404,-121.138473&spn=0.016648,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=addr"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>