July 28-29, 2001
McClellan Peak Climbing Trip
Ingalls Creek
Crystal Lake
The Enchantments
Crystal Pass aka Enchantment Pass
Rune Lake aka Perfection Lake
McClellan Peak (8364′)
——————– Trip Report Summary ——————–
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Icicle Mountains
Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Starting & Ending Point: Ingalls Creek Trailhead (Ingalls Creek Road)
Way Points: Ingalls Creek & Crystal Creek & Nightmare Gorge & Crystal Lake (trail hike & off-trail hike & rock scramble)
Campsite: Crystal Lake
Sidetrip: Crystal Pass & Rune Lake (trail hike)
Summit: McClellan Peak (ascent & descent via Southwest Face—West Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 6700 feet gained & lost.
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——————– Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) ——————–
Laura At Crystal Lake
Talus Bowl Below Crystal Lake
Campsite At Crystal Lake
Heading For Rune Lake
McClellan Peak From Rune Lake
Enchantment Lakes Below McClellan Peak
Laura Stands atop a Foggy Ridge on McClellan Peak
Jim On McClellan Peak Summit
Laura On McClellan Peak Summit