Two climbers stand on Yakima Peak summit with Mt Rainier behind them
Jim and Mike on Yakima Peak Summit

Chinook Peak + Yakima Peak + Deadwood Peak + Chinook Ridge Traverse (Chinook Mountains, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Chinook MountainsSouthern WA CascadesTraverses & Loops (Alpine)Chinook PeakDeadwood PeakYakima Peak
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Trip Date: December 1, 2002

Chinook Ridge Summit Traverse:  Chinook Pass to Chinook Peak

Yakima Peak (6226 ft)
Deadwood Peak (6280+ ft)
Chinook Peak (6904 ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Chinook Mountains

Areas: Mt. Rainier National Park & Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Chinook Pass vehicle pullout on Highway 410 (Elev. 5450 feet)

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 (rock scramble via Northwest Chute)

Summit: Deadwood Peak (rock scramble via South Ridge; descent via East Slope)

Summit: Chinook Peak (rock scramble 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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Jim and Mike on Yakima Peak Summit
Jim On Deadwood Peak Summit
Mike On Chinook Peak Summit
Mike On Yakima Peak
Mt Rainier From Yakima Peak