Glacier Peak, Cool Glacier

Activity Notes

The Glacier Peak Wilderness is a beautiful place that should be savored.  This is an out-and-back climb at a fairly leisurely five-day pace, with only one day of technical climbing.   Day 1: Meet at TH at 9:00 AM.  Hike North Fork Sauk River Trail to White Pass.  It's about 9 miles of hiking on a well-maintained trail. Day 2: White Pass to Glacier Gap.  The day starts out on a trail, then becomes cross-country travel across a big glacial basin.  The glacier has completely receded from the basin in recent years.   Day 3: Summit Day.  Expect rope team travel on the Cool glacier.   Day 4: Glacier Gap to Mackinaw Shelter.  This will be the longest day mileage-wise but it's all downhill. Day 5: Mackinaw Shelter to TH, ~5+ mile hike out, then drive home.  We should be back to our cars by 12:00 noon at the latest.