June 22-23, 1976

Nason Ridge Summit Traverse:  Mt. Mastiff to Rock Mountain

Merritt Lake
Mount Mastiff (6741′)
Mount Howard (7063′)
Howard–Rock Col
Rock Mountain (6847′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: North-Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Upper Wenatchee Mountains

Area: Okanogan – Wenatchee National Forest

Starting Point: Old Merritt Lake Trailhead (Highway 2)

Way Points: Mahar Creek Ridge & Merritt Lake & Mt. Mastiff summit & Upper Canaan Lake Basin & Mt. Howard summit & Howard–Rock Col & Rock Mountain summit & Rock Lake Basin & Rock Mountain Shoulder (trail hike & snow hike & snow climb & rock scramble)

Ending Point: Rock Mountain Trailhead (Highway 2)

Campsite: Upper Canaan Lake Basin

Summit: Mt. Mastiff (ascent via Southeast Ridge; descent via Southwest Slope)

Summit: Mt. Howard (ascent via Northeast Ridge; descent via Southwest Ridge)

Summit: Rock Mountain (ascent via Northeast Ridge; descent via South Ridge—East Slope)

Approximate Stats: 15 miles traveled; 6000 feet gained & lost.

—————– Related Posts —————–

Rock Mountain via Trail with Summit Camp – September 24, 2017
Mt Howard via South Slope with Summit Camp – May 2, 2016

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