Trip Date: September 4-6, 1999

1999 NORTHERN PICKETS RAINOUT TRIP

Easy Peak Climbing Trip

Hannegan Pass
Chilliwack River Ford
Easy Ridge Saddle
Easy Peak (6613 ft)

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Picket Range

Area: North Cascades National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Hannegan Trailhead at end of Ruth Creek Road #32 (Elev. 3100 feet)

Way Points: Ruth Creek & Hannegan Pass & Copper Creek & Chilliwack River ford & Easy Ridge Saddle & Easy Ridge & Easy Peak summit (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble & snow climb)

Campsites: Easy Ridge Saddle & Copper Creek Camp

Summit: Easy Peak (snow climb & rock scramble via Northwest Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 25 miles traveled; 8600 feet gained & lost.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Hannegan Trailhead to Easy Ridge Saddle

Approximate Day 1 Stats: 10.7 miles traveled; 4700 feet gained; 2700 feet lost; 7.6 hours elapsed.

Day 2 (AM): Easy Ridge Saddle to Easy Peak

Approximate Day 2 (AM) Stats: 1.7 miles traveled; 1500 feet gained; 100 feet lost; 1.7 hours elapsed.

Day 2 (PM): Easy Peak to Copper Creek Camp

Approximate Day 2 (PM) Stats: 5.2 miles traveled; 300 feet gained; 3800 feet lost; 7.7 hours elapsed.

Day 3: Copper Creek Camp to Trailhead

Approximate Day 4 Stats: 7.2 miles traveled; 2100 feet gained; 2000 feet lost; 4.2 hours elapsed.

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