August 11, 2001

Mt. Watson Day Climb

Watson Pass
Upper Anderson Lake
Mount Watson: east peak aka East Watson Peak (6220′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Northwestern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Lower Skagit Mountains

Area: Noisy – Diobsud Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Watson Lakes Trailhead (Anderson Creek Road)

Way Points: Watson Pass & Upper Anderson Lake & Watson Ridge (trail hike & rock scramble)

Summit: East Watson Peak (ascent & descent via North Slope—Northwest Face)

Approximate Stats: 6 miles traveled; 2500 feet gained & lost; 3.3 hours up; 3.2 hours down.

————– Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) —————-

Upper Anderson Lakes From Mt Watson

Contouring Around a Rock Buttress on Mt Watson

Mt Baker and West Watson Peak From East Watson Peak

Craig, Dee, and Laura On East Watson Peak Summit

Bacon Peak From East Watson Peak Summit