Trip Date: August 12, 2006
Hibox Peak Day Climb
Box Canyon Creek Valley
Hibox Peak aka Hibox Mountain (6547 ft)
Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Snoqualmie Range
Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Rachel Lake Trailhead at end of Kachess Lake Road (Elev. 2750 feet)
Way Points: Box Canyon Creek & Hibox Peak climbing path junction & Hibox Peak ridge step & Box Ridge crest & Hibox Peak summit (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)
Summit: Hibox Peak (rock scramble via Southwest Slope—Southeast Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 3800 feet gained & lost; 3.2 hours up; 2.6 hours down.
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Full Trip Report
I spent a summery Saturday doing a climb of Hibox Peak with Eileen and My. Our conditions were perfect for this glamour peak: blue skies, balmy temps, and zero bugs. We hiked about 2 miles up the Rachel Lake Trail, then (starting in deep forest) ascended the steep climber’s path to the base of the summit block.
- Eileen & My Scrambling Up Summit Block
Despite the sheer and imposing look of the summit block’s southwestern facade, it is totally do-able via an elegant Class 2-3 scramble along the southeastern ridge.
- Snoqualmie Mountains and Park Lakes
We spent an all-too-short hour on the summit enjoying the great views. Having climbed Tourmaline Peak last weekend, I’d be tempted to say that these two summits may be the best viewpoints in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
- Lemah Mountain, Chimney Rock, and Glacier Peak
Tourmaline and Hibox give marvelous looks at the northern and southern sides of the major peaks, respectively, as well as at the surrounding peaks and lakes.
- Lila Lake and Alta Mountain
Of course, My and Eileen tried to give me something to look at too!
- My and Eileen on Hibox Peak Summit
Route Map
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