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Summit: W7W/LC-024
Submitted by NE7ET on
On a recent camping trip to Riffe Lake, I activated this summit after activating Burley Mountain (W7W/PL-039). See my other trip report for directions to get there.The route we took…
Summit: W7W/PL-039
Submitted by NE7ET on
On a recent trip to Riffe Lake, I had the opportunity to activate this summit.We started from Randal and headed south on 131 (aka NF-25). Google maps routed us on NF-2305 and then a long detour around Crispus. Don't go that way unless…
Summit: W7W/ST-020
Submitted by W7MDN on
This 6-pointer is moderate for difficulty. Recent trees down across the trail and out-dated USFS trail maps require extra patience on this hike. Park at 48.62151 -117.59801 and look for a small brown sign for Trail 142. Follow this to the…
Summit: W7W/PL-015
Submitted by N7UN on
A steady, relentless 3000 ft climb over 3.6 mi to the summit. The trail is mostly forested until you make the ridge, about 100 ft (elevation) of the summit, then you get spectacular views of Rainier, Adams, St Helens, and the Goat Rocks.…
Summit: W7W/FR-002
Submitted by W7MDN on
This was part of a two-summit dayhike to FR-002 and FR-005.Snow Peak is a long hike but worth the effort. Park at the Kettle Crest TH along highway 20, and then cross the highway to the TH on the south side. The trail starts a slow ascent along the…
Summit: W7W/FR-005
Submitted by W7MDN on
Sherman Peak has an exposed summit / activation zone. I hiked to the summit from Trail 72 along the western slope. Be prepared to hike through large boulder fields; trekking poles helped greatly. Plan to use a mast if using a wire antenna. I ended…
Summit: W7I/NI-157
Submitted by KJ7OKW on
Runt Mountain is a SOTA peak at the top of the chairlift at Lookout Pass Ski area. Lookout Pass Ski area is on Interstate 90 at the Idaho/Montana border.From Idaho, take exit 0 on Interstate 90 and turn right into the parking lot of the ski area.…
Summit: W7W/FR-008
Submitted by W7MDN on
Columbia Mountain is easily my favorite hike in the Sherman Pass area. This 3.2 mile climb is not steep, almost always shaded and well maintained. The spring at the junction of trail 24 and the Kettle Crest trail still had a trickle in early…
Summit: W7W/PL-039
Submitted by N7UN on
The Lookout is a "first come, first served" and, therefore, not reservable at recreation.gov. Consequently, a mid-week visit with an early arrival will generally net you an opportunity to spend the night. Most folks spend one night, as a…
Summit: W7W/LC-103
Submitted by N7LKL on
K7ATN and N7LKL activated Washington's Larch Mountain on Saturday, 2/2/13. We hiked in on the forest service road from the west side, starting near the Larch Corrections Center (directions below and find the eastside approach here:…