Mazamas — For the Love of Mountains
Located in the central WA Cascades, Sloan Peak is the highest summit west of Glacier Peak. Beckey calls it the €œMatterhorn of the Cascades.€ This climb involves moderate snow and glacier travel and some steeper 4th class rock. Recent reports say the access trail (Sloan Peak Trail # 648) is in bad shape due to a lack of maintenance and avalanche damage. Prepare for up to four river crossings and for attentive navigation to stay on the approach route.
Activity Notes
This rarely climbed peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in the heart of the Washington Cascades has what any mountaineer could want: a strenuous approach (complete with a water crossing), a glacier crossing and solid rock.
Located 10 miles WSW of Glacier Peak, Sloan's distinctive profile is recognizable across the range. If you're in the mood for a big effort and unforgettable vistas, please apply for this climb.
| Other Information | |
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| Driving Distance from Portland | 260 miles |
| Driving Time from Portland | 5 hours |
| Expected Duration | Car to car in two or more days |
| Relevant Books | Cascade Alpine Guide: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass by Fred Beckey |
| Relevant Maps | USGS 7 minute series, Sloan Peak, and Green Trails, Sloan Peak, #111 <href="http: maps.google.com="" maps?f="q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sloan+Peak&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=40.732051,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=48.041509,-121.340089&spn=0.016843,0.04549&t=p&z=15&iwloc=addr"" title="Google map">Google map</href="http:> |
| Useful Links | GPS Track GPS Coordinates Map |
