Chiwawa Peak is a classic mixed climb peak located in an unusually beautiful area of the North-Central Cascades. The peak is accessible best from above Spider Meadows -- a spectacular sub-alpine valley located north of Lake Wenatchee. The normal approach is to ascend to the Spider Glacier, cross over Spider Gap and drop onto the Lyman Glacier, rope up, then ascend steep snow to the east summit ridge where a final scramble leads to the top. More adventurous routefinding can offer an even more well rounded alpine experience. Prepare for a fair bit of off trail travel.

Activity Notes

Because it's a 6-hour drive, we'll carpool from Portland early on Friday morning. We'll hike on on Friday, climb Saturday and then hike out and drive home on Sunday. It will be a long, and hopefully, worthwhile weekend!

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 300 miles
Driving Time from Portland 6 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot Scrambles in Washington by Peggy Goldman Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Holden, Green Trails Holden
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