This is a list of what are generally accepted to be the 100 highest summits
in Washington. It incorporates the 400- and 800-foot rules. Each mountain's
rank, name, and elevation are listed, along with the region where the mountain
is located and the USGS map showing the location of the peak. Also included is
a brief discussion of the mountain, including a very brief mention of one or
more reported or known summit routes. A reference to a guidebook is provided
for those desiring more information about a given summit. Where available, a
link to an online trip report will be included so climbers can read more about
the climb. This list will be updated so that eventually climbers can locate
trip reports, maps, and route information directly from this website. If you
have climbed any of these mountains and want to add information, or know of
a link or other reference about the climb and don't see it listed here, please
contact us. Likewise, if you disagree with the rank, elevation, or inclusion
of a summit on this list, or know of a high summit omitted from the list,
please pass along any information.
A final note: The rank, name, and elevation generally conform to the official
name and elevation from the USGS database, except where USGS topo maps are in
disagreement or the official name and elevation has been superceded by common
usage or knowledge (i.e., Fred Beckey says so). Also, peaks with the same
elevation were ranked equally rather than sequentially (e.g., Mesachie and Oval
Peaks are both 8,795 feet high, so both were ranked number 28). Accordingly,
the names and elevations, and hence the ranks, of several peaks on this list
are different than those on other lists. For the most part, the same peaks
appear on every list, just in different order or with a different ranking,
or under a different name.
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USGS print of Mt. Rainier Mowich Face
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1. Mount Rainier, 14,411'/4392m, Mount Rainier National Park, USGS
Mount Rainier West. Mount Rainier is Washington's highest summit, and the
highest of the Cascade Range volcanoes. A challenging ascent via any route.
Several popular glacier "walk-up" routes are popular, including Disappointment
Cleaver, Emmons Glacier, Kautz Glacier and Tahoma Glacier. Liberty Ridge is
the classic "hard" route. Its sub-summits, Point Success (14,158 feet) and
Liberty Cap (14,112 feet) are on the USGS list of highest named summits in
Washington, but are not considered distinct summits for purposes of the
highest 100 list.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Climbing the
Cascade Volcanoes, Climbing Mount Rainier.
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USGS print of Mt. Adams Mazama Glacier
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2. Mount Adams, 12,276'/3742m, South Cascades, USGS Mount Adams East.
Mount Adams is the third highest of the Cascade volcanoes, and one of Washington's
most popular summits. A long, crowded snow and scree climb via the South Spur.
The North Ridge offers a less-crowded alternative. Its sub-summit, Pikers Peak
(11,630 feet) is listed in the USGS list of highest named summits in Washington,
but is not considered distinct enough to make this list.
Reference: Climbing
Washington Summits, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes.
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Little Tahoma Peak from Cowlitz Rocks
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3. Little Tahoma Peak, 11,138'/3395m, Mount Rainier National Park, USGS
Mount Rainier East. Little Tahoma Peak is a satellite peak of Mount Rainier.
Some feel this is not a distinct summit worthy of inclusion on the list, but it
is far more distinct than many other mountains that made the list. The route
from Summerland, via the Fryingpan and Whitman Glaciers, is a simple but
spectacular glacier climb with exposed, loose Class 3 scrambling to the summit.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes.
4. Mount Baker, 10,775'/3284m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Baker. Mount
Baker is the northernmost of Washington's big volcanoes, and the iciest. Two
popular glacier routes via the Coleman and Easton Glaciers. Its sub-summits,
Sherman Peak (10,140 feet), Colfax Peak (9,443 feet) and Lincoln Peak (9,096 feet)
are on the USGS list, but are not considered distinct enough for this list,
although as for Lincoln Peak, its exclusion might have more to do with its
dangerously loose rock than anything else.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes.
See Also:
North Ridge Trip Report.
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Glacier Peak from Big Chiwaukum
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5. Glacier Peak, 10,541'/3213m, Glacier Peak Wilderness, USGS Glacier
Peak East. Glacier Peak is a remote volcano in the North Cascades, and the
crown jewel of the Glacier Peak Wilderness. Most parties climb the Sitkum
Glacier route, via Kennedy Hot Springs trail. The Kennedy Glacier and
Frostbite Ridge routes are also popular.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes.
See Also: Michael Stanton's
Frostbite Ridge TR.
6. Bonanza Peak, 9,511'/2899m, North Cascades, USGS Holden. Bonanza
Peak is the highest non-volcanic summit in the Cascade Range. A remote,
challenging ascent by any route with an involved approach and committing
route notorious for loose rock. The Mary Green Glacier route is the easiest
and most popular.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Morgan
Balogh's Bonanza Peak Feature Story
7. Mount Stuart, 9,415'/2870m, Stuart Range, USGS Mount Stuart. Mount
Stuart is the second-highest non-volcanic summit in the Cascade Range, and the
highest peak in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. A classic granite peak with several
challenging alpine rock routes. The Cascadian Couloir is the easiest scrambling
route. The West Ridge is a classic IV, 5.6 route with just a little technical
climbing. The North Ridge is the classic IV, 5.10 alpine rock climb in the state.
Ironically, although more significant sub-summits of volcanoes are excluded
from the list, Mount Stuart's sub-summit, Sherpa Peak, makes the list.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also Michael Stanton's trip reports on Mt. Stuart:
West Ridge,
Ice Cliff Glacier,
Stuart Glacier Couloir
8. Mount Fernow, 9,249'/2819m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden. Mount
Fernow is the highest of the Entiat Mountains, an older sub-range of volcanic
peaks located at the eastern edge of Glacier Peak Wilderness, including
Seven-Fingered Jack and Mount Maude. It is notorious for loose rock, but is
a fairly simple scrambling ascent from Leroy Creek.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
9. Goode Mountain, 9,220'/2810m, North Cascades, USGS Goode Mountain.
Goode Mountain is a remote, challenging peak located at the heart of the North
Cascades. Approach difficulties and long routes make it unpopular. The NE
Buttress (V, 5.6) is a classic alpine rock climb. The Bedayn Couloir and SW
Couloir are easier.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing Washington Summits,
Selected Climbs in the Cascades.
See Also: NE Buttress Trip Report.
10. Mount Shuksan, 9,127'/2782m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Shuksan.
Mount Shuksan is one of the most rugged, challenging, and striking mountains
in the Cascade Range. The Sulphide Glacier route is the easiest and most
popular summit route. The Fisher Chimneys are more difficult, but rank a
close second in popularity. There are several other routes, many of which
are classic alpine climbs.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also: Michael
Stanton's trip report on Mt. Shuksan
11. Buckner Mountain, 9,112'/2777m, Cascade Pass, USGS Goode
Mountain. Buckner Mountain is the highest of the Cascade Pass peaks, and
one of the more accessible of Washington's 9,000-foot summits. A scrambling
route up the SW Face via Cascade Pass and Horseshoe Lake is the most popular.
The North Face is a popular alpine climb. The west peak is said to be 9,114
feet elevation.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide,
Selected Climbs in the Cascades.
12. Mount Logan, 9,087'/2770m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Logan. Mount
Logan is another of the 9,000-foot peaks in the central North Cascades, a close
neighbor of Goode and Buckner Mountains. It is a remote peak, with a long but
relatively straightforward glacier and ridge climb via the East Ridge.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
13. Mount Maude, 9,082'/2768m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden. Mount
Maude is the second-highest of the Entiat Mountains, and the most often
climbed. It is easily ascended via tedious scree slopes and gullies on the
south and east sides, and has a few challenging north face ice routes.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
14. Seven Fingered Jack, 9,077'/2767m, Entiat Mountains, USGS
Holden. Seven Fingered Jack is a craggy, multi-spired peak rising between
Mounts Fernow and Maude. It has a popular scrambling route on its south
side. Usually bagged during the same trip as Maude and sometimes Fernow.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
15. Jack Mountain, 9,066'/9066m, North Cascades, USGS Jack Mountain.
Jack Mountain is the highest peak in the Pasayten Wilderness. It has two
scrambling routes, the most popular approaching via Crater Lake and Jerry
Glacier, and two good Class 4 ridge routes.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
16. Mount Spickard, 8,979'/2737m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Spickard.
Mount Spickard is one of the most remote summits in the North Cascades. It
lies just south of the US-Canada border. A long, arduous approach, including
a boat ride up Ross Lake, deters many from making the ascent. The South Slope
offers a scrambling ascent, but the North Face is a more alpine climb.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
17. Black Peak, 8,970'/2734m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Arriva. Black
Peak is one of the most approachable and climbable high peaks in the North
Cascades. A long but relatively simple scrambling route up the South Slope is most popular.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
See Also:
Michael Stanton's Northeast Ridge TR.
18. Copper Peak, 8,966'/2733m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden. Copper
Peak is a rugged peak lying NW of Mount Fernow. It is fairly remote, with a
complex approach and climbing route which deters many from making the ascent.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
19. North Gardner Mountain, 8,956'/2730m, North Cascades, USGS Silver
Star Mountain. North Gardner Mountain is a big, older mountain on the eastern
fringe of the North Cascades, just east of Silver Star Mountain. It is a long
but relatively simple scramble via Wolf Creek.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
20. Mount Redoubt, 8,956'/2370m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Redoubt.
Mount Redoubt is one of the high summits of the North Cascades. It lies just
south of the US-Canada border, just west of Mount Spickard. It has a scrambling
route, but no truly easy route to the summit, and an arduous approach from the
Canadian side of the border.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
21. Dome Peak, 8,900'/2719m, North Cascades, USGS Dome Peak. Dome Peak
is a high summit SE of Cascade Pass, the highest summit climbed on the Ptarmigan
Traverse. Most climbers make the ascent as part of the traverse. A long, brushy
approach makes the climb somewhat unpopular.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide, Selected Climbs in the Cascades.
See Also:
Theron Welch's Trip Report.
22. Gardner Mountain, 8,897'/2712m, North Cascades, USGS Mazama. Gardner
Mountain is the lower of the Gardner Mountain summits. It is a long but
relatively simple scramble from Wolf Creek.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
23. Boston Peak, 8,894'/2711m, North Cascades, USGS Cascade Pass. Boston
Peak is one of the Cascade Pass peaks, a rocky pyramid harboring the state's
largest glacier, the Boston Glacier, on its NE flank. It is often overlooked in
favor of its more-famous neighbor, Forbidden Peak, and its easier neighbor,
Sahale Peak. A reputation for loose rock probably explains its relative
unpopularity.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
24. Silver Star Mountain, 8,876'/2705m, North Cascades, USGS Silver
Star Mountain. Silver Star Mountain is a big, craggy peak located just east
of Washington Pass. It is an accessible peak with a popular route via the
glacier on its NE flank and a Class 3 or 4 summit climb.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
See Also: Michael
Stanton's trip report on Silver Star Mountain
25. Eldorado Peak, 8,868'/2703m, North Cascades, USGS Eldorado Peak.
Eldorado Peak is one of the most popular Cascade Pass area climbs, via the
east ridge, a classic knife-edge snow ridge leading from the glacier to the
summit. It has other routes, but most climbers are content with the ridge route.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also: Michael
Stanton's trip report on Eldorado Peak
26. Dragontail Peak, 8,840'/2694m, Stuart Range, USGS Enchantment Lakes.
Dragontail Peak is a craggy peak lying at the east end of the Stuart Range, above
the famed Enchantment Lakes. It is a relatively simple snow and rock scramble
from the Enchantments, and has several classic alpine rock and ice climbs on
its impressive north face.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade
Alpine Guide, Selected Climbs in the Cascades.
See Also:
Triple Couloirs TR,
Serpentine Arete.
27. Forbidden Peak, 8,815'/2687m, Cascade Pass, USGS Forbidden Peak.
Forbidden Peak is the most classic of the Cascade Pass area peaks, a sharp
rock horn rising above a sea of glaciers. Its West Ridge is one of the classic
alpine rock climbs of the Cascade Range, but the East Ridge is gaining
popularity.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide, Selected
Climbs in the Cascades, Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.
See Also:
Dan Smith and Michael Stanton on the North Ridge.
28. Mesahchie Peak, 8,795'/2681m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Logan.
Mesahchie Peak is a relatively obscure peak, the high point of Ragged Ridge,
a crest of rocky peaks located just north of Black Peak. "Mesachie" means bad
or evil in the Chinook jargon. Despite an evil appearance, the peak is fairly
accessible from the North Cascades Highway, and seems feasible in one day
without too much trouble. The South Rib route reported in Beckey's
guide looks interesting.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also: Michael, Steve and
Chris on the North Ridge.
29. Oval Peak, 8,795'/2681m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Oval
Peak. Oval Peak is the highest peak in the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, just east
of Lake Chelan. It is one of several peaks on the list from this region,
including Star Peak and Reynolds Peak, all of which can be climbed in an
extended weekend. The routes are mostly scree and ridge scrambling,
with some Class 3.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
30. Mount Lago, 8,745'/2665m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Mount Lago is the second-highest summit in the Pasayten Wilderness. It is a
fairly remote climb, with a long hiking approach and relatively simple
scrambling ascent. A high traverse enchaining Mounts Lago, Carru and Osceola
Peak makes for an enjoyable multi-day jaunt.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
31. Robinson Mountain, 8,726'/2660m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Robinson
Mountain. Robinson Mountain is another high summit in the Pasayten Wilderness.
It is more accessible than many of the other 8,000-foot peaks in this
wilderness, with a strenuous scrambling route up the SE shoulder above Beauty
Creek.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
32. Colchuck Peak, 8,705'/2653m, Stuart Range, USGS Enchantment Lakes.
Colchuck Peak is a craggy peak of the Stuart Range, lying just west of Dragontail
Peak. It has a popular scrambling route up a north-side glacier and the rocky
east ridge, and a good basic alpine rock route up the North Buttress.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
See Also: Michael
Stanton's trip report on Colchuck Peak
33. Sahale Mountain, 8,700'/2652m, Cascade Pass, USGS
Cascade Pass. Sahale Mountain, better known as Sahale Peak, is a
sharp peak rising immediately north of Cascade Pass. A trail ascends
much of the way up Sahale Arm, where a glacier traverse and rock
scramble reach the summit. A popular route climbs from Boston
Basin to the summit via the Quien Sabe Glacier and West Ridge.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
See Also: Sahale
Peak route description from Jeff Smoot's new book, Climbing Washington's
Summits and
Michael
Stanton's Trip Report on Sahale Peak
34. Star Peak, 8,690'/2649m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Oval Peak.
Star Peak is one of the high peaks of the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. It is a
neighbor of Oval Peak, and can be climbed in conjunction with that
summit during a weekend jaunt.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
35. Remmel Mountain, 8,685'/2647m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Remmel
Mountain. Remmel Mountain is one of the highest summits in the eastern section
of Pasayten Wilderness. It has a long approach, but a fairly easy scrambling
route to the summit.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
36. Katsuk Peak, 8,680'/2646m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Logan. Katsuk
Peak is another summit of Ragged Ridge, located just west of Mesachie Peak. Only
one route is reported, ascending a spur ridge from Fisher Creek up to the east
ridge and up to the summit. Katsuk and Mesachie Peaks can be climbed in conjunction
over a weekend. The summit is incorrectly marked on USGS maps.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
37. Fortress Mountain, 8,674'/2644m, Glacier Peak Wilderness, USGS
Suiattle Pass. Fortress Mountain is one of the high peaks on the eastern
boundary of Glacier Peak Wilderness, at the head of Chiwawa Ridge.
A scrambling route ascends from the south, via Buck Creek Pass.
There are several other routes.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Michael Stanton's Trip Report.
38. Cannon Mountain, 8,638'/2633m, Leavenworth, USGS Cashmere
Mountain. Cannon Mountain is a big but largely overlooked mountain lying
just north of the Stuart Range. It has several scrambling routes.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits.
39. Mount Custer, 8,630'/2630m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Spickard.
Mount Custer is the unofficial name for the high point of Custer Ridge, located
nearly right on the US-Canada border north of Mount Spickard. It has two
reported routes, both scrambles, but with long approaches.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
40. Kimtah Peak, 8,620'/2621m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Logan.
Kimtah Peak is another Ragged Ridge summit, located just NW of Katsuk and
Mesachie Peaks. Beckey's guide refers to a route, but leaves out some
important details, such as the rating.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
41. Ptarmigan Peak, 8,614'/2626m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Ptarmigan Peak is one of the high summits of the Pasayten Wilderness. It is
located just north of Mount Lago. It is remote, with a very long approach and
long but easy climbing routes.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
42. Sherpa Peak, 8,605'/2623m, Stuart Range, USGS Mount Stuart. Sherpa
Peak is a craggy satellite peak of Mount Stuart. It has a Class 4 route up the
south face and a Class 5 route up the west ridge. It barely meets the 400-foot
height requirement; if Mount Stuart was a volcano, Sherpa Peak would be excluded
from the list.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
43. Cathedral Peak, 8,601'/2622m, North Cascades, USGS Remmel Mountain.
Cathedral Peak is a craggy granite peak located in the northern section of
Pasayten Wilderness. It has some fine looking alpine rock routes, and many
possibilities for new routes. With better access, this would be a very
popular alpine cragging area, but with a long approach, it is reserved
for determined climbers only.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
44. Cardinal Peak, 8,595'/2620m, Lake Chelan, USGS Pyramid Mountain.
Cardinal Peak is a craggy old mountain rising west above Lake Chelan. It is
the highest of the Chelan Mountains, which include several other 8,000-foot
peaks. A long approach from the SW and loose scrambling route up the north
ridge reach the summit.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
45. Mount Carru, 8,595'/2620m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Mount Carru is an old, craggy peak lying immediately west of Mount Lago,
one of several 8,000-foot peaks in this region. It is a relatively simple
scramble via its south slope, and can be climbed as part of a traverse
including Mount Lago and Osceola Peak.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
46. Monument Peak, 8,592'/2619m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Monument Peak is another of the many 8,000-foot peaks in the vicinity of Mount
Lago. Beckey reports a Class 4 route from Monument Creek Trail; other routes
appear feasible.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
47. Osceola Peak, 8,587'/2617m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Osceola Peak is yet another big old peak in the vicinity of Mount Lago. It is
a relatively simple scramble via its south and west slopes, and can be climbed
as part of a traverse including Mounts Carru and Lago.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
48. Libby Mountain, 8,580'/2615m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Martin
Peak. Libby Mountain is the unofficial name of the craggy old summit rising above
Libby Lake, just NE of Hoodoo Pass.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide (if it's even in there)
49. Clark Mountain, 8,576'/2614m, Dakobed Range, USGS Clark Mountain.
Clark Mountain is a rocky, glaciated peak, the highest of the Dakobed Range,
a sub-range lying SE of Glacier Peak. It has several routes, including a
scrambling route up the SE Slope and a glacier climb on the NE side.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Walrus Glacier Attempt.
50. Buck Mountain, 8,573'/2613m, Glacier Peak Wilderness, USGS Clark
Mountain. Buck Mountain is a high peak in the eastern section of Glacier Peak
Wilderness, just NE of Clark Mountain and east of Trinity at the end of
Chiwawa River Road. It has a direct scrambling route from Buck Creek Trail.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
51. Storm King, 8,520'/2597m, North Cascades, USGS Goode Mountain.
Storm King is the craggy summit just NW of Goode Mountain. It has a loose
rock scrambling route on the south side, beginning from near Park Creek Pass.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
52. Enchantment Peak, 8,520'/2597m, Leavenworth, USGS Enchantment
Lakes. Enchantment Peak is a high but overlooked summit at the western
edge of the Enchantment Lakes. It rises just north across Aasgard Pass
from Dragontail Peak. It is a fairly easy scramble from the Enchantments.
The standard route ascends easy rock from Prusik Pass.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
53. Reynolds Peak, 8,512'/2594m, Twisp River, USGS Sun Mountain. Reynolds
Peak one of the high peaks bordering the Twisp River Valley, on the Chelan-Okanogan
County line just south of Gilbert and east of Stehiken. It is best approached
via Reynolds Creek Trail from Twisp River.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
54. Martin Peak, 8,511'/2594m, North Cascades, USGS Holden. Martin Peak
is a rocky peak rising immediately east of Bonanza Peak. It has a scrambling
route from Holden Lake, and may be climbed in conjunction with Bonanza Peak.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
55. Primus Peak, 8,508'/2593m, Cascade Pass, USGS Forbidden Peak. Primus
Peak is a remote peak located north of Eldorado Peak. A route from the east,
via Thunder Creek, is the least difficult.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
56. Dark Peak, 8,504'/2592m, North Cascades, USGS Agnes Mountain. Dark
Peak is a high ridge point NW of Bonanza Peak. The easiest route is via the SW
face. Like Bonanza Peak, Dark Peak has abundant loose rock. Those who have climbed
it vow to never climb it again, just like Bonanza Peak.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
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57. Cashmere Mountain, 8,501'/2591m, Leavenworth, USGS Cashmere Mountain.
Cashmere Mountain is a craggy granite peak lying between the Stuart Range and
Icicle Ridge. It has a popular scrambling route up the west ridge.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits,
Cashmere
Mountain Classic Climb
58. Mox Peak, 8,504'/2585m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Redoubt. Mox
Peak is the highest of the Mox Peaks, a pair of rock peaks also known as the
Twin Spires located SE of Mount Redoubt. The SE Peak is the highest. It has two
mid-Class 5 summit routes.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide, Challenge of the North Cascades.
59. Horseshoe Peak, 8,500'/2585m, Cascade Pass, USGS Cascade Pass.
Horseshoe Peak is the high point of Ripsaw Ridge, the spiny ridge connecting
Boston Peak and Buckner Mountain. It can be climbed in conjunction with an
ascent of Buckner and Sahale Mountains.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
60. Klawatti Peak, 8,485'/2586m, Cascade Pass, USGS Forbidden Peak.
Klawatti Peak is a craggy peak jutting up from the glaciers north of
Eldorado Peak. The easiest route is from the south, across the Inspiration
Glacier, as for Eldorado.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
61. Mount Rahm, 8,478'/2585m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Spickard. Mount
Rahm is located almost exactly on the US-Canada boundary just NE of Mount
Spickard. Because it is nearly on the international boundary, it is also
known as International Peak. It is most easily approached and climbed from
Canada.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
62. Big Craggy Peak, 8,470'/2582m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Billy Goat
Mountain. Big Craggy Peak is located just outside the Pasayten Wilderness
near the head of Eightmile Creek. It has a long, easy scrambling route on the
south side, approached via Copper Glance Creek Trail.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
63. Hoodoo Peak, 8,464'/2580m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Hoodoo
Peak. Hoodoo Peak is located in the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, near Star and
Oval Peaks. It can be climbed in conjunction with Libby Mountain and several
other nearby summits.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
64. Lost Peak, 8,464'/2580m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Lost Peak. Lost
Peak is located in the Pasayten Wilderness, just east of Mount Lago at the
head of Monument Creek. There are several possible routes from Monument Creek,
none of which is reportedly difficult.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
65. Mount Bigelow, 8,460'/2579m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Martin
Peak. Mount Bigelow is located in the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, just east of
Hoodoo Pass.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
65. Sinister Peak, 8,460'/2579m, Ptarmigan Traverse, USGS Dome Peak. Sinister
Peak is located just east of Dome Peak. A scrambling route up the west ridge
from the col dividing Sinister and Dome Peaks is the popular route. Most climb it
as part of the Ptarmigan Traverse.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
67. Chiwawa Mountain, 8,459'/2578m, Glacier Peak Wilderness, USGS
Suiattle Pass. Chiwawa Mountain is located at the head of Chiwawa River,
just north of Fortress Mountain. There is an easy scrambling route from the
south, but the Lyman Glacier on the north side is the most popular summit route.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Michael Stanton's Trip Report.
68. Argonaut Peak, 8,453'/2576m, Stuart Range, USGS Enchantment Lakes.
Argonaut Peak is the middle summit of the Stuart Range. It has a scrambling
route via a south slope gully, and several technical routes on the north side.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Spring attempt on the NW Buttress
69. Tower Mountain, 8,444'/2574m, Washington Pass, USGS Washington Pass.
Tower Mountain is located just north of Rainy Pass, near Cutthroat Peak. It has
a scrambling route via a gully on the SW side, approached via the PCT.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
70. Dorado Needle, 8,440'/2573m, Cascade Pass, USGS Eldorado Peak. Dorado
Needle is a rock peak rising just north of Eldorado Peak. It is mostly a glacier
climb via Inspiration Glacier, with a final rock climb to the summit.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
71. Emerald Peak, 8,422'/2567m, Chelan Mountains, USGS Saksa Peak. Emerald
Peak is one of the high summits of the Chelan Mountains, just north of Cardinal
Peak. An simple scrambling route is reported up the south slope.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
72. Dumbell Mountain, 8,421'/2567m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden.
Dumbell Mountain is located just NW of Seven Fingered Jack, at the head of
Phelps Creek. It has two summits of nearly equal height. The West Peak is a
scramble from either Phelps or Lyman Creeks. Beckey says the Northeast Peak
of Dumbell Mountain (~8,415'/2565m) is more bulky and could be considered a
separate peak. In fact, it is. See Greenwood Peak below.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
73. Azurite Peak, 8,420'/2567m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Azurite Peak.
Azurite Peak is located just west of Glacier Pass on the PCT north of
Rainy Pass, in Pasayten Wilderness. The standard route is via the SW ridge
from Azurite Pass.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
74. Pinnacle Mountain, 8,420'/2567m, Lake Chelan, USGS Pinnacle Mountain.
Pinnacle Mountain is located just across Milham Pass from Saska Peak. The standard
route is from Entiat River.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
75. Greenwood Peak, 8,415'/2565m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden. Greenwood
Peak is unofficial name given to the NE Peak of Dumbell Mountain. The easiest
route is from Holden, and up the east slope.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
76. Saska Peak, 8,404'/2562m, Lake Chelan, USGS Saska Peak. Saska Peak
is one of the Chelan Mountains, including Cardinal and Emerald Peaks. A
scrambling route from near Milham Pass is the most popular.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
77. Little Annapurna, 8,400'/2560m, Enchantments, USGS Enchantment Lakes.
Little Annapurna is a rounded peak terminating the east ridge of Dragontail Peak
above the Enchantment Lakes. It is a simple and popular climb via
its north slopes.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
78. Luahna Peak, 8,400'/2560m, Dakhobed Range, USGS Clark Mountain. Luahna
Peak is the first peak NW of Clark Mountain in the Dakhobed Range, located just
SE of Glacier Peak. There are several possible routes. Beckey recommends the
Richardson Glacier.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
79. Blackcap Mountain, 8,397'/2599m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Blackcap Mountain is located just south of Mounts Lago and Carru, in
the Pasayten Wilderness. A rocky scramble from Shellrock Pass is reported.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
80. Courtney Peak, 8,392'/2558m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Oval
Peak. Courtney Peak is the official name of the highest point of Buttermilk
Ridge, located just north of Fish Creek Pass opposite Star Peak. It can be
climbed in conjunction with the several other high summits in this area.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
81. Spectacle Buttes, 8,392'/2558m, Entiat Mountains, USGS Holden.
Spectacle Buttes are located just east of Mount Maude, above Entiat River. There
are two buttes, both of which are accessible from Icicle Lakes Trail. The south
summit is highest.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
82. Devore Peak, 8,380'/2548m, Stehekin, USGS Mount Lyall. Devore Peak is
a prominent peak located between Holden and Stehekin, just east of Bonanza
Peak. A scrambling route up the south ridge is reported.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
83. Martin Peak, 8,375'/2553m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS Martin
Peak. Martin Peak is one of the high summits of the Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness,
near Hoodoo, Oval and Star Peaks. It has several easy scrambling routes.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
84. Lake Mountain, 8,371'/2551m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Mount Lago.
Lake Mountain is one of the high peaks located in Pasayten Wilderness, on
the Eureka-Monument divide south of Blackcap Mountain and Monument Peak, and is
easily combined with those peaks via a west side route.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
85. Golden Horn, 8,366'/2550m, Washington Pass, USGS Washington Pass.
Golden Horn is a rocky peak located just north of Tower Mountain, near
Washington Pass. It can be climbed via a gully on the SW side, from the PCT.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
86. West Craggy, 8,366'/2550m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Billy Goat
Mountain. West Craggy is the western summit of Big Craggy Mountain. It
reportedly has scrambling routes, but details are lacking.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
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87. Mount St. Helens, 8,365'/2550m, South Cascades, USGS Mount St.
Helens. Mount St. Helens became the most famous of the Cascade Volcanoes when
it blew up on May 18, 1980. Climb what's left of it via a scree and snow hike
on the south side.
Reference: Climbing Washington Summits, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes,
Cascade Alpine Guide.
88. McClellan Peak, 8,364'/2549m, Enchantments, USGS Enchantment Lakes.
McClellan Peak is the high point of McClellan Ridge, a craggy ridge lying on
the SE edge of the Enchantment Lakes. It has several summit routes, and some
interesting rock towers.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
89. Amphitheater Mountain, 8,358'/2548m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS
Remmel Mountain. Amphitheater Mountain a craggy peak located just east of
Cathedral Peak in the northern section of Pasayten Wilderness. Like Cathedral,
it has some interesting rock routes. If you come here, spend some time and
bring rock shoes and a rack.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
90. Snowfield Peak, 8,347/2544m, North Cascades, USGS Diablo Dam.
Snowfield Peak is a rocky, glaciated peak located just south of Diablo Dam.
Aside from a brushy approach, it is a good climb.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide, Selected Climbs in the Cascades.
91. Austera Peak, 8,334'/2540m, Cascade Pass, USGS Forbidden Peak. Austera
Peak is located just south of Primus Peak. A route from the south, via the
Klawati Glacier, is reported.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
92. Windy Peak, 8,334'/2540m, Pasayten Wilderness, USGS Horseshoe Basin.
Windy Peak is located in the far eastern section of Pasayten Wilderness. A trail
leads to its summit.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
93. Cosho Peak, 8,332'/2540m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Logan. Cosho
Peak is the westernmost peak of Ragged Ridge. A route up the east ridge is
reported.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
94. Big Snagtooth, 8,330'/2539m, Washington Pass, USGS Silver Star
Mountain. Big Snagtooth is what climbers call the highest point of
Snagtooth Ridge, the ragged ridge located just south of Silver Star Mountain.
A route up the SW Face is reported.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
95. Mount Formidable, 8,325'/2537m, Cascade Pass, USGS Cascade Pass.
Mount Formidable is located just south of the Cascade Pass peaks. It is a big,
glaciated peak, commonly climbed as part of the Ptarmigan Traverse.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
See Also:
Theron Welch's Trip Report.
96. Abernathy Peak, 8,321'/2536m, North Cascades, USGS Gilbert. Abernathy
Peak is located just south of Gardner Mountain. Several scrambling routes are
feasible, but long to approach. One possible approach is via Wolf Creek, as
for North Gardner Mountain.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
97. Cooney Mountain, 8,321'/2536m, Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, USGS
Martin Peak. Cooney Mountain the unofficial name of a rocky summit located
above Cooney Lake, just south of Mount Bigelow in the Chelan-Sawtooth
Wilderness. A hiking trail leads from Cooney Lake to within a few hundred
yards of its summit.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
98. NW Mox Peak, 8,320'/2536m, North Cascades, USGS Mount Redoubt. The
NW summit of Mox Peak (also called NW Twin Spire) is deemed a separate summit on
everybody's list even though it is essentially the lower of two summits of
the same mountain. It, too, has no easy summit route, only Class 5 routes with
long approaches. One source lists it at 8,407 feet elevation, which would put
it at number 75 on the list.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide, Challenge of the North Cascades.
98. Tupshin Peak, 8,320'/2536m, Stehekin, USGS Mount Lyall. Tupshin Peak
is located just north of Devore Peak. It is a sharp rock peak, with a Class 5
route from Devore Creek.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
100. Flora Mountain, 8,320'/2536m, Lake Chelan, USGS Pinnacle Mountain. Flora
Mountain is located near Stehekin, just SW of Castle Rock. In an unprecedented
display of straightforwardness, Beckey refers to it as a "desolate pile." When you
get to the bottom of the list, this is what you get.
Reference: Cascade Alpine Guide.
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