October 22-23, 1983

Pinnacle Peak & Plummer Peak Climbing Trip

Pinnacle – Plummer Saddle
Plummer Peak (6370′)
Pinnacle Peak (6562′)
Butter Lake

——————– Trip Report Summary ——————–

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Tatoosh Range

Area: Mt. Rainier National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Pinnacle Peak Trailhead (Stevens Canyon Road)

Way Points: Pinnacle – Plummer Saddle & Butter Lake (trail hike & off-trail hike)

Campsite: Butter Lake

Summit: Plummer Peak (ascent & descent via Northeast Ridge)

Summit: Pinnacle Peak (ascent & descent via South Face)

Approximate Stats: 5.5 miles traveled; 2200 feet gained & lost.

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

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

Vintage Mountain Camera