October 16-17, 1999
Fifth of July Mountain Climbing Trip + Cow Creek Pass Loop: Larch Lakes Creek to Cow Creek
Entiat River
Myrtle Lake
Larch Lakes
Fifth of July Mountain (7696′)
Cow Creek Pass
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Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Entiat Mountains
Area: Glacier Peak Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Entiat River Trailhead (Entiat River Road)
Way Points: Entiat River & Myrtle Lake & Cow Creek & Larch Lakes Creek & Larch Lakes & Cow Creek Pass & Cow Creek Basin & Myrtle Lake (trail hike)
Campsite: Larch Lakes
Sidetrip: Larch Lakes Saddle & Rock Creek Overlook (trail hike)
Summit: Fifth of July Mountain (ascent & descent via South Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 20 miles traveled; 5500 feet gained & lost.
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