June 30 – July 1, 2001
Mt. Deception & Royal Peak Climbing Trip
Dungeness River
Royal Lake
Royal Basin
Mount Deception (7788′)
Royal Pass
Royal Peak (6960’+)
—————– Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: Olympic Mountains (Washington)
Sub-Region: Gray Wolf – Hurricane Ridge Group
Area: Olympic National Park
Starting & Ending Point: Dungeness River Trailhead (Dungeness River Road)
Way Points: Dungeness River & Royal Creek & Royal Lake & Lower Royal Basin & Upper Royal Basin (trail hike)
Campsite: Upper Royal Basin
Summit: Mt. Deception (ascent via Northeast Couloir [Route 5]; descent via North Ridge [Route 3] )
Sidetrip: Royal Couloir & Royal Pass (off-trail hike & snow climb)
Summit: Royal Peak (ascent & descent via West Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 22 miles traveled; 6900 feet gained & lost.
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Gunsight Pass Loop + Royal Peak + Mt Clark via Corkscrew Route – September 5, 2006
—————- Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) ———————-
