Trip Date: October 13, 2002
Malachite Peak Day Climb
West Fork Foss River Valley
Trout Lake
Malachite Lake
Malachite Peak (6261 ft)
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Trip Report Summary
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Miller–Foss Mountains
Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: West Fork Foss River Trailhead on West Fork Foss River Road (Elev. 1650 feet)
Way Points: West Fork Foss River footbridge & Trout Lake & Malachite Lake (trail hike)
Summit: Malachite Peak (rock scramble via Southeast Slope—West Face)
Approximate Stats: 10 miles traveled; 5000 feet gained & lost; 5.6 hours up; 3.8 hours down.
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Steve and John Thinking On Malachite Peak Summit
Steve & John Scoping out a Route up Malachite Peak
Snoqualmie Mtns From Malachite Peak Summit