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)

Jim Brisbine·
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Trip Date: October 1-2, 1994

Black Peak Climbing Trip

Heather Pass
Lewis Lake
Wing Lake
Black Peak (8970/8986 ft)

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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 on Highway 20 (Elev. 4850 feet)

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

Campsite: Wing Lake (Elev. 6900 feet)

Summit: Black Peak (rock scramble via Southeast Couloir—Southwest Ridge)

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

>>> Black Peak via Wing Lake—Southeast Couloir—South Ledges – September 2020

>>> Black Peak via South Side + Corteo Peak via Southwest Ridge – August 7, 2017

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Black Peak viewed from Heather Pass
Corteo Peak From Wing Lake
Black Peak Above Wing Lake Camp
Todd High On Black Peak
Scrambling Up Southeast Couloir
Craig Scrambling Up Summit Block
Todd and Craig On Black Peak Summit