Fresh snow covers Mt. Adams as viewed from a green meadow with a blue tent
Mt Adams viewed from camp in Killen Creek Meadows

Mt Adams via Killen Creek Meadows—North Ridge (Southern Cascades, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Adams, Mt (12,276/12,273 ft)Lookout SitesMount Adams MassifSouthern WA CascadesThe Regal Six
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Trip Date: September 20-21, 1997

Mt. Adams Climbing Trip

Adams Creek
Killen Creek Meadows
Mount Adams aka Klickitat (12,276/12,273 ft)

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Trip Report Summary

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. Adams Massif

Area: Mt. Adams Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Killen Creek Trailhead on Midway Loop Road #2329 (Elev. 4600 feet)

Way Points: East Fork Adams Creek & PCT junction & Killen Creek Meadows (trail hike)

Campsite: Killen Creek Meadows (Elev. 6800 feet)

Summit: Mt. Adams (snow climb via North Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 16 miles traveled; 7700 feet gained & lost.

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Mt Adams Above Killen Creek Meadows
Mt Adams viewed from camp in Killen Creek Meadows
Heading Toward North Ridge
Rest Stop On North Ridge
Climbing Up North Ridge
Climbing Up North Ridge
Looking Down North Ridge
Jim, Kevin, Jennifer, and James On Mt Adams Summit
Hiking Back To Base Camp