Trip Date: July 19-20, 1996
McGregor Mountain Climbing Trip
Lake Chelan / Stehekin Landing
Howard Lake fka Coon Lake
Heaton Basin
McGregor Mountain / Lookout (8122 ft)
Trip Report Summary
Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: North Stehekin Mountains
Area: Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Starting & Ending Point: High Bridge Campground & Guard Station on Stehekin Valley Road (Elev. 1600 feet)
Way Points: Howard/Coon Lake & Howard/Coon Creek crossing & Lower Heaton Basin (trail hike)
Campsite: Lower Heaton Basin (Elev. 6500 feet)
Sidetrip: Upper Heaton Basin (trail hike)
Summit: McGregor Mountain (rock scramble & snow climb via Southwest Gully; descent via West Ridge—Southwest Face [lookout trail] )
Approximate Stats: 15 miles traveled; 6500 feet gained & lost.
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