Two backpackers stop to rest on trail to Hannegan Pass on the way to Easy Peak in the Northern Pickets
Kevin and Laura on Hannegan Pass Trail en route to Easy Peak

Easy Peak via Hannegan Pass—Chilliwack River—Easy Ridge (Picket Range, WA)

September 4-6, 1999

Northern Pickets 1999 Rainout Trip

Hannegan Pass
Chilliwack River Ford

Easy Ridge Saddle
Easy Peak (6613′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Picket Range

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Hannegan Trailhead at end of Ruth Creek Road #32 (Elev. 3100 feet)

Way Points: Ruth Creek & Hannegan Pass & Copper Creek & Chilliwack River ford & Easy Ridge Saddle & Easy Ridge & Easy Peak summit (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble & snow climb)

Campsites: Easy Ridge Saddle & Copper Creek Camp

Summit: Easy Peak (ascent & descent via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 25 miles traveled; 7800 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Posts —————–

Whatcom Peak Loop + Easy Peak + Whatcom Peak via South Side – August 1, 2011

Easy Ridge Lookout + Easy Peak via Northwest Ridge – July 24, 2000

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