Gilbert Peak (Curtis Gilbert), Klickton Divide

Activity Notes

Gilbert Peak (formerly known as Mt. Curtis Gilbert) is the highest point in the Goat Rocks wilderness between Mt Adams and Mt, Rainier. It has two small glaciers. The Conrad is more active than the Meade. The highest point in the Goat Rocks used to be known by that name but was renamed Curtis Gilbert in 1949 in honor of a Yakima Boy Scout leader. On the 1904 map it was called Gilbert Peak and had an elevation of 8,184 ft.

We start on the east side from Conrad Meadows, which  is one of the more scenic areas in the south cascades . We may see mountain goats in the area if we are lucky.

This is considered a moderate climbing route. Rock is a bit loose class 2,  but OK. There will not be any glacier travel on the route . The hike in is a a bit strenuous as 9 miles and  2500 feet gain. The summit climb is 5 miles and 2000 ft gain round trip form our camp.

Since the days at getting shorter,  we will take three days to do this climb. Plan  to drive up from Portland early Saturday or Friday night  and camp near trailhead.  We will hike into a base camp at Warm Lake that afternoon. Sunday, climb the peak, then return to camp in the afternoon. Spend a second  night in camp  then hike out and drive home Monday.