December 1, 2002
Chinook Ridge Summit Traverse: Chinook Pass to Chinook Peak
Yakima Peak (6226′)
Deadwood Peak (6280’+)
Chinook Peak (6904′)
Trip Report Summary
Region: Southern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Chinook Mountains
Area: Mt. Rainier National Park & Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest
Starting & Ending Point: Chinook Pass (Highway 410)
Way Points: Yakima Peak summit & Yakima-Deadwood Saddle & Deadwood Peak summit & Deadwood Lake saddle & Point 6458 & Chinook Peak summit (off-trail hike & rock scramble)
Summit: Yakima Peak (ascent & descent via Northwest Chute)
Summit: Deadwood Peak (ascent via South Ridge; descent via East Slope)
Summit: Chinook Peak (ascent & descent via South Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 5 miles traveled; 3000 feet gained & lost; 4.1 hours out; 1.4 hours back.
Southern Cascades Region Map
Chinook Mountains Location Map
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