This route, with a mere 3,800 vertical gain and a 4 mile round trip hike, is one of the more moderate approaches to scenic summit one can find in the Cascades. This is largely a class 3 scramble route and ridge traverse. Pay attention on the drive in, as the maze of logging roads can be confusing. Early season ascents might have some steeper snow traverses.

Activity Notes

Car-to-car, short approach, easy but somewhat exposed 3rd-class scramble in a beautiful area.  Note adjacent (harder) East Wilman's Spire climb the previous day, I prefer folks sign up for both, but not required.  We will return to cars and a trailhead camp between climbs, return from both climbs by 1PM Sunday July 2.

This is a bit early season, so we should expect snow in the initial gully, possibly some snow patches on ledges that will need to be negotiated carefully.  If it's really snowy, we will need to rope-protect some spots, so we will scout the face before we start and adjust gear as needed.  Gear list will be in prospectus.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 250 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey
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