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
Double Peak is a challenging scrambling peak in SE Mt Rainier National Park off of Hwy 123. I have not climbed this peak, so this will be an exploratory climb- expect some adventurous confusion. The climb takes a variety of skills- off trail route finding, steep snow and 3rd class scrambling. This is NOT a good first climb for recent BCEP graduates.
Itinerary (tentative- Hwy 123 is usually plowed by the beginning of June, but some years can be delayed)
Sat June 8 afternoon: drive to a campground (TBD) near Mt Rainier NP
Sun June 9: climb Double Peak and drive home, arriving late evening
| Other Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
