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One of the most popular climbs in the North Cascades, Eldorado has a challenging approach hike with exceptional scenery. Endurance for getting to the peak is more of a requirement than technical climbing skill. The knife-edged summit ridge is a classic of many photos
Activity Notes
Sue will be attempting to get permits for the group on the morning of Saturday (7/27.) If we obtain permits the group will meet at the ranger station that afternoon around 5pm. Meet the group, finalize gear, and find a place to camp for the evening...possibly set up tents at the trailhead. Sunday (7/28): Hike up the trail to set up basecamp. Monday (7/29): Summit and return to basecamp. Tuesday (7/30): Hike back to trailhead, drive back to town.| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 310 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 6 hours |
| General Route Info | summitpost https://www.summitpost.org/eldorado-peak/150316 mountain forecast https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Eldorado-Peak/forecasts/2703 Ercis base camp trip report http://www.ericsbasecamp.net/trips/Eldorado/Eldorado.htm |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Climbing Washington’s Mountains, by Jeff Smoot Classic Climbs of the Northwest, by Alan Kearney Selected Climbs in the Cascades Vol. 1, by Nelson and Potterfield Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass, by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS Eldorado Peak and Sonny Boy Lakes Green Trails Cascade Pass Google map https://goo.gl/maps/X1PjpUwxofk |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
