Evening light shines on Black Peak with reddish heather in the foreground in the North Cascades
Black Peak viewed from Heather Pass

Black Peak via Wing Lake—Southeast Couloir—Southwest Ridge (Ragged Range, WA)

October 1-2, 1994

Black Peak Climbing Trip

Heather Pass
Lewis Lake
Wing Lake
Black Peak (8970′)

——————– Trip Report Summary ——————–

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Ragged Range

Area: North Cascades Scenic Highway Corridor

Starting & Ending Point: Lake Ann / Rainy Lake / Maple Pass Trailhead (Highway 20)

Way Points: Heather Pass & Lewis Lake & Wing Lake (trail hike)

Campsite: Wing Lake

Summit: Black Peak (ascent & descent via Southeast Couloir—Southwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 11 miles traveled; 4500 feet gained & lost.

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