Mt. Stuart, Cascadian Couloir

Activity Notes

DRIVING DIRECTIONS Drive on I-90 to about 1 mi east Cle Elum, then go northeast on SR 970 about 5 mi to 0.5 mi past the Teanaway River Bridge. Turn left on the Teanaway River Road and continue 23 mi to the road end parking area at 4,243 ft, about 1 mi beyond the DeRoux Campground (Forest Road 9737). Car camping is available at the DeRoux Campground and other campgrounds on the Teanaway River Road APPROACH From the parking area, hike abandoned mine road/trail for about 0.25 mi to fork in trail. Take the right fork (east) toward Longs Pass. Hike 4 mi up trail over Longs Pass (6,200 ft). Descend to base camp (4,800 ft) near Ingalls Creek. There is no water available on the trail until you reach Ingalls Creek. ASCENT ROUTE Cross log bridge at Ingalls Creek. Go east on trail about 0.25 mi to meadow. Can also camp here. Follow climbers trail up meadow and the Cascadian Couloir. Work up the couloir toward upper snow fields of the false summit.