July 9, 1994
Morning Star Peak Day Climb
Headlee Basin
Morning Star Peak (6020′)
(Note: erroneously spelled “Morningstar” in some references)
——————– Trip Report Summary ——————–
Region: North-Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: South Stillaguamish Mountains
Areas: Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest & Morning Star Natural Resources Conservation Area
Starting & Ending Point: Sunrise Mine Trailhead (Sunrise Mine Road #4065)
Way Points: Upper South Fork Stillaguamish River & Headlee Basin (trail hike & off-trail hike)
Summit: Morning Star Peak (ascent & descent via Northwest Face)
Approximate Stats: 6 miles traveled; 3700 feet gained & lost; 4.7 hours up; 2.5 hours down.
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