Two hikers follow a high trail to summit of Crater Mtn
Ascending South Ridge of Crater Mountain on old lookout trail

Crater Mtn via Southeast Face—South Ridge + East Crater Mtn Lookout + Crater Lake (Upper Skagit Mountains, WA)

October 2-3, 1999

Crater Mountain Climbing Trip

Crater Lake
East Crater Mountain Lookout
aka Crater Mountain Lookout No. 2
Crater Mountain / Lookout (8128′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Upper Skagit Mountains

Area: Pasayten Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Canyon Creek / Jackita Ridge Trailhead (Highway 20)

Way Points: Granite Creek & Canyon Creek & Crater Lake (trail hike)

Campsite: Crater Lake

Sidetrip 1: East Crater Mountain Lookout (trail hike)

Sidetrip 2: South Crater Mountain Ridge (trail hike & rock scramble)

Summit: Crater Mountain (ascent & descent via Southeast Face—lookout trail)

Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 7400 feet gained & lost.

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Crater Mountain via Trail with Summit Camp – June 28, 2015

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