June 13-15, 1978

The Cradle & Highchair Mountain Summit Loop:  French Creek to Cradle Lake to Blackjack Ridge

Icicle Creek
French Creek
The Cradle: north peak (7467′)
The Cradle: south peak (7467′)
Cradle Lake
Highchair Mountain (7016′)
High-Jack Saddle
Bootjack Mountain (6789′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Upper Icicle Mountains

Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Starting & Ending Point: Icicle Creek Trailhead (Upper Icicle Creek Road)

Way Points: Icicle Creek & French Creek & Snowall Creek & The Cradle summits & Cradle Lake Knoll & Cradle Lake & Highchair Mountain summit & High-Jack Saddle & Bootjack Mountain summit & Blackjack Ridge & Blackjack Ridge Trailhead (trail hike & snow hike & snow climb);  Icicle Creek Trailhead parking lot (road walk)

Campsites: Snowall Creek & Cradle Lake

Summit: The Cradle: north peak (ascent via Northeast Slope—North Ridge; descent via South Ridge)

Summit: The Cradle: south peak (ascent via North Ridge; descent via South Ridge)

Summit: Highchair Mountain (ascent via South Spur; descent via North Spur)

Summit: Bootjack Mountain (ascent via South Spur; descent via Northeast Spur)

Approximate Stats: 23 miles traveled; 6000 feet gained & lost.

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