August 12, 2001
Nimbus Peak Day Climb & Trap Pass Trail Traverse: Surprise Creek to Tunnel Creek
Surprise Lake
Trap Pass
Thunder Mountain Pass
Nimbus Peak aka Big Thunder Peak (6711′)
Upper Thunder Mountain Lake
Thunder Mountain: middle peak aka Middle Thunder Peak (6600’+)
Lightning Point (6680’+)
Hope Lake
—————– Trip Report Summary —————–
Region: Central Washington Cascades
Sub-Region: Upper Icicle Mountains
Area: Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Starting Point: Surprise Lake Trailhead at Scenic (Highway 2)
Way Points: Surprise Creek & Surprise Lake & Trap Pass & Hope Lake & South Tunnel Creek (trail hike)
Ending Point: Tunnel Creek Trailhead (Tunnel Creek Road #6095)
Sidetrip: Slippery Slab Meadows & Thunder Mountain Pass & Upper Thunder Mountain Lake (trail hike)
Summit: Nimbus Peak / Big Thunder Peak (ascent & descent via South Slope)
Summit: Middle Thunder Peak (ascent & descent via Northeast Slope)
Summit: Lightning Point (ascent & descent via West Ridge)
Approximate Stats: 14 miles traveled; 5400 feet gained; 4500 feet lost.
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