Pinnacle Peak & Plummer Peak stand along the horizon of the Tatoosh Range in Mt Rainier National Park
Unicorn Peak & The Castle & Pinnacle Peak & Plummer Peak viewed from road

Plummer Peak via Northeast Ridge + Pinnacle Peak via South Face + Butter Lake (Tatoosh Range, WA)

Jim Brisbine·
Southern WA CascadesTatoosh RangePinnacle Peak (Tatoosh)Plummer Peak (Tatoosh)

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.

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