Trip Date: October 11-12, 2008
Alta Mountain Climbing Trip
Rachel Lake
Rampart Ridge
Lila Lakes
Alta Lakes
Alta Mountain (6240’+)
Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Keechelus Mountains
Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Rachel Lake Trailhead at end of Kachess Lake Road (Elev. 2750 feet)
Way Points: Box Canyon Creek & Rachel Lake & Rampart Ridge Trail junction & Lila Lakes (trail hike)
Campsite: Lila Lakes
Sidetrip: Alta Lakes (off-trail hike)
Summit: Alta Mountain (rock scramble via East Gully—South Ridge; descent via South Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 12.5 miles traveled; 3500 feet gained & lost.
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