July 21-24, 2000

Northern Pickets 2000 Rainout Trip

Hannegan Pass
Chilliwack River Ford
Easy Ridge Saddle
Easy Peak (6613′)
Perfect Impasse (erroneously called “Imperfect Impasse” in some references)
Easy Ridge Lookout

—————– 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 & Perfect Impasse (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble & snow climb)

Campsites: Easy Ridge Saddle & Perfect Impasse & Easy Saddle

Summit: Easy Peak (ascent via Northwest Ridge; descent via Southeast Slope)

Sidetrip: Easy Ridge Lookout (trail hike)

Approximate Stats: 30 miles traveled; 11,700 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Posts —————–

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

Easy Peak + Easy Ridge Lookout – September 6, 1999

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