Looking up at the snowy cone of Mt Adams in the southern Cascades
South side of Mt Adams viewed from Timberline Road

Mt Adams via Timberline Road—Lunch Counter—Suksdorf 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: June 16-17, 1984

Mt. Adams Climbing Trip

Timberline Flats
Lunch Counter
Mount Adams: false summit aka Piker’s Peak
Mount Adams aka Klickitat / Lookout (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: Timberline Road #8040 snow blockage (Elev. 4500 feet)

Way Points: Morrison Creek Campground & Cold Springs Campground & Timberline Campground & Timberline Flats (road walk & snow hike & ski descent)

Campsite: Timberline Flats (Elev. 6500 feet)

Summit: Mt. Adams (snow climb via Crescent Glacier—Lunch Counter—Suksdorf [South] Ridge) 

Approximate Stats: 18 miles traveled; 7800 feet gained & lost.

>>> Mount Adams via Killen Creek Meadows—North Ridge – September 1997

>>> Mount Adams via Timberline Road—Suksdorf Ridge – June 1975

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South side of Mt Adams viewed from Timberline Road
Timberline Snow On Mt Adams
Camp At Timberline Flats
Moon Over Mt Hood
Craig Climbing Up South Spur
Mt St Helens From Mt Adams Summit
Craig On Mt Adams Summit