Trip Date: April 3, 2016
Dungeon Peak Snowshoe Climb
Rocky Run Valley
Dungeon Knoll
Dungeon Peak (5640+ ft)
Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Keechelus Mountains
Area: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest
Starting & Ending Point: South Gold Creek Sno-Park at plowed end of Rocky Run Road #4832 (Elev. 2580 feet)
Way Points: Lower Dungeon Ridge Road & Rocky Run Connector Trailhead & Upper Dungeon Ridge Road & Dungeon Knoll & Dungeon Ridge crest & Dungeon Face (snowshoe hike)
Summit: Dungeon Peak (snowshoe ascent & descent via Northwest Couloir—Northwest Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 3500 feet gained & lost; 5.7 hours up; 3.9 hours down.
Related Post
>>> Dungeon Peak Summit Loop: Dungeon Knoll to Lake Lillian – September 15, 2018
Information Sources
The following links provide helpful information for planning this snowshoe hike and climb. Even these information sources, however, should not be taken as a substitute for having the fitness, knowledge, equipment, and clothing required for snowshoe hiking and climbing.
>>> WSDOT road reports for Interstate-90 and Snoqualmie Pass
>>> National Weather Service weather forecast for Snoqualmie Pass area
>>> Northwest Avalanche Center avalanche forecast for Snoqualmie Pass area
>>> Other easy to moderate snowshoe hikes in the I-90 / Snoqualmie Pass corridor
Equipment Comments
For more information regarding the various equipment that I used for this particular trip and that I typically use for this type of trip, see my gear reviews on the following pages:
>>> Trail & Mountain Snowshoes
>>> Backcountry Ski & Snowshoe Packs
>>> Wintertime Comfort Accessories
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