A mountain climber bivouacs on Crater Mtn summit across from Jack Mtn
Eileen Bivouacking on summit of Crater Mtn with Jack Mtn behind

Crater Mtn via Crater Lake—South Ridge—Lookout Trail + Summit Camp (Upper Skagit Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Crater Mountain (8128 ft)Lookout SitesNortheastern WA CascadesSummit CampsThe Upper Skagit FiveUpper Skagit Mountains
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Trip Date: June 27-28, 2015

Crater Mountain Climbing Trip & Summit Camp

Granite Creek & Canyon Creek confluence
Crater Lake
Crater Mountain / Lookout (8128′)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Upper Skagit Mountains

Area: Pasayten Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Canyon Creek Trailhead on Highway 20 (Elev. 1900 feet)

Way Points: Granite Creek & Canyon Creek & Crater Lake & Crater Mountain Ridge & Crater Mountain Lookout (trail hike & rock scramble)

Summit: Crater Mountain (rock scramble & hike via South Ridge—Lookout Trail)

Campsite: Crater Mountain Lookout/summit (Elev. 8128 feet)

Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 6300 feet gained & lost.

Crater Mtn via Trail + East Crater Mtn Lookout – October 1999

Jerry Lakes + East Crater Mtn Lookout – July 2020

Jerry Lakes + Jack Mtn + East Crater Mtn Lookout – August 2005

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Lunch Break At Crater Lake
Black Peak To Cosho Peak Pano
Ragged Ridge Above Granite Creek Valley
Mount Ballard To Mount Hardy Pano
Final Traverse To Summit
Following Yellow Marks Up Cliff
Hiking Toward Summit Block
Deb and Steve Approaching Summit
Eileen, Steve, and Deb On Summit
Dinner On Summit
Sunset Clouds
Sunset Clouds
Nooksack and Picket Peak At Dusk
Sun Setting Behind Jack Mountain
Sunrise On Jack Mountain
Eileen Bivouacking on summit of Crater Mtn with Jack Mtn behind
Jerry Glacier and Devils Lake From Summit
Snowfield Peak and Ruby Mountain
Mesahchie Peak To Forbidden Peak Pano
Jack Mountain In Morning Light
Jack Mountain Morning View
Summit Cornice
Jerry Lakes From Summit
Heading Down From Summit