Del Campo Peak is in the Monte Cristo area, a region with a rich history of attempted mining development in the early 1900s. These attempts were unsuccessful and the town of Monte Cristo abandoned. Del Campo is named for a mine on its slopes. Foggy Lake is nestled above Gothic Basin, a beautiful alpine basin surrounded by Del Campo Peak, Castle Rocks and Gothic Peak. This can be a problem area for car break-ins, so try not to leave anything tempting in your car.

Activity Notes

This is an Exploratory Climb. Here is the general plan: Friday September 7th in the evening - Drive to a campground near the trailhead. Saturday September 8th - Hike to Foggy Lake, set up camp Sunday September 9th - Climb, return to camp where we will spend the night Monday September 10th - Return to the trailhead, then drive home
Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 250 miles
Driving Time from Portland 5 hours
General Route Info USFS Darrington Ranger District Office: 360-436-1155 https://www.summitpost.org/del-campo-peak/150640
Expected Duration Car to car in two or more days
Relevant Books Climbing Washington's Mountains by Jeff Smoot Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey 75 Scrambles in Washington by Peggy Goldman
Relevant Maps USGS 7 minute series, Bedal, Monte Cristo. Green Trails Sloan Peak #111, Monte Cristo #143 Google map https://goo.gl/maps/3rmhcrM68DL2
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