Trip Date: October 22-23, 1983
Pinnacle Peak & Plummer Peak Climbing Trip
Pinnacle–Plummer Saddle
Plummer Peak (6370 ft)
Pinnacle Peak (6562 ft)
Butter Lake
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Trip Report Summary
Region: Southern Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Tatoosh Range
Area: Mt. Rainier National Park
Starting & Ending Point: Pinnacle Peak Trailhead on Stevens Canyon Road (Elev. 4900 feet)
Way Points: Pinnacle – Plummer Saddle & Butter Lake (trail hike & off-trail hike)
Campsite: Butter Lake (Elev. 5950 feet)
Summit: Plummer Peak (rock scramble via Northeast Ridge)
Summit: Pinnacle Peak (rock scramble via South Face)
Approximate Stats: 5.5 miles traveled; 2200 feet gained & lost.
Photo Gallery
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Unicorn Peak & The Castle & Pinnacle Peak & Plummer Peak viewed from road
Snowy Trail To Pinnacle-Plummer Saddle
Craig High On Plummer Peak
Pinnacle Peak From Plummer Peak
Craig Scrambling Up Pinnacle Peak
Mt Rainier From Pinnacle Peak
Traversing Toward Butter Lake
Moonset Over The Castle
Unicorn Peak From Butter Lake Camp
Mt Adams From Butter Lake Camp
Mt St Helens From Butter Lake Camp
Fresh Snow On Mt Rainier