Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Double Peak is a rugged twin-spire peak on the eastern side of Mt. Rainier seven miles south of Cayuse Pass. Much of the route is off trail requiring good route finding skills. Despite the imposing view of the peak from a distance, the final summit climb is considered an easy scramble. Early season ascents with snow on the ground may make the off trail portion a little easier.
Activity Notes
This is an exploratory climb. Participants should expect route finding issues, ambiguity and adventurous confusion. Much of this route is off trail requiring some GPS / compass navigating and some easy rock scrambling. There is also the possibility of some moderately steep snow.
All applicants should have BCEP or equivalent experience. However, this is NOT a good first climb for recent BCEP graduates.
5/31 PM: leave Portland and drive to Ohanapecosh Campground in the SE corner of Mt. Rainier National Park.
6/1 AM: climb Double Peak from Chinook Creek. We should be down in late afternoon for the drive home.
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 160 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 3 hours |
| General Route Info | peakbagger link: http://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=554735 summitpost; https://www.summitpost.org/double-peak/491783 |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in one day |
| Relevant Books | Guide to 100 Peaks at Mt Rainier Cascade Alpine Guide vol. 1, by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | Green Trails Mt Rainier East Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/AyPRbtTTFoP2 |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
