The twin peaks of Goat Mountain rise above Nooksack Valley
West and East Peaks of Goat Mountain viewed from Mt Baker Ski Area

Goat Mtn: West Peak via Viewpoint Trail—South Ridge (Nooksack Mountains, WA)

Trip Date: May 29, 2010

West Goat Peak Day Climb

Goat Mountain Viewpoint
Goat Mountain: west peak
aka West Goat Peak (6725′)

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Nooksack Mountains

Area: Mt. Baker Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Goat Mountain Trailhead on Ruth Creek Road (Elev. 2500 feet)

Way Points: Goat Mountain Viewpoint & Goat Mountain Shoulder & West Goat Peak summit (trail hike & snow hike & snow climb)

Summit: West Goat Peak (snow climb via South Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 4600 feet gained & lost; 4.0 hours up; 2.4 hours down.

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