Stevens Peak anchors the far east end of the Tatoosh Range, a mini-range in the south end of Mt. Rain-Here National Park. Stevens is seldom climbed, as it's rather far to get to with a somewhat problematic approach, especially when compared to to the ridiculously easy access of the Castle-Pinnacle Plummer area of the Tatoosh. Even Mssr. Beckey writes "Allow a full day." Stevens is about 1 mile east of Unicorn, and that offers a decent approach. It's quite possible to climb the trifecta of Unicorn, Boundary and Stevens in one day, or Unicorn and Stevens, or just Stevens.

Activity Notes

This is an exploratory climb.  Participants should expect route finding issues, ambiguity and adventurous confusion.  Most of the route is off trail (but above treeline) requiring GPS and compass.

All applicants should have BCEP or equivalent experience.

9/17 PM: drive to the trail head near Packwood and camp

9/18 AM: climb Stevens Peak from the south.  We should be down in late afternoon for the drive home.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 150 miles
Driving Time from Portland 3 hours
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Books Cascade Alpine Guide: Columbia River to Stevens Pass by Fred Beckey
Relevant Maps Maps: USGS 7 minute series, Tatoosh Lakes and Mt. Rainier East; Green Trails: Mt. Rainier East / Packwood <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=stevens+peak+WA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.86791,93.076172&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Stevens+Peak,+Packwood,+Lewis,+Washington+98361&ll=46.753035,-121.647491&spn=0.554187,1.454315&t=p&z=10"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:>
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