Home of majestic mountain goats and ravenous chipmunks, Mt Ellinor is an easier, lower elevation peak with modest elevation gain. A good beginner climb, with a bit of snow and some rock scrambling. It's in the Olympic range near Puget Sound.

This peak is it fairly easy car to car in a day outing, and it's relatively close to Portland. The route ascends moderate snow slopes, which can be a nice glissade back down in early season. An excellent trip for beginning climbers to work on your snow technique.

Activity Notes

Let's cross our fingers for a stable snowpack and a sunny day. If both of those factors align, we will have a fun hike and exciting steep snow climb. On a clear day, the views from the top of Mt Ellinor are spectacular! The glissade is a hoot too. 

This can be done in a day, but I will likely drive up the night before and camp near the trailhead. 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 165 miles
Driving Time from Portland 4 hours
General Route Info summitpost: https://www.summitpost.org/mt-ellinor/151552 peakbagger: http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=1049 Olympic NF, Hood Canal Ranger District 360-877-5254
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Interesting Features Lake(s), Mountain Views
Relevant Books Climbers Guide to the Olympic Mountains (3rd Edition) 75 Scrambles in Washington by Peggy Goldman
Relevant Maps Olympic Custom Correct: Mt. Skokomish-Lake Cushman Green Trails: The Brothers Google map https://goo.gl/maps/gPvTv2bFynx
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