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Vancouver, BC
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:33 AM
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| We are looking for a hike approximately 8 hours long, elevation gain at least 1000 m (3280 ft), something with beautiful views. We would appreciate suggestions!!! :) Thanks! |
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in the valley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:46 AM
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Northern Washington is a big area. Can you be a little more specific on the area you are looking at? (ie: Baker, Mountain Loop Hwy, etc).
Cheers! |
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 10:54 AM
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| I was thinking the North Cascades region. Maybe nothing south of Baker? We're flexible though. |
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Climbing, a mountain
Canada
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 11:21 AM
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| Yellow Aster Butte with a scramble up Tomyhoi added on if you want to amp it up a bit. |
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 11:41 AM
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The Hannegan Pass Trail is another excellent choice. You have the option of climbing Ruth Mountain (some mellow glacier travel) or Hannegan Peak, both of which are walk ups. Amazing views!
There are plenty of excellent trails, with fantastic scramble options along Hwy 20 in the area around Rainy and Washington Passes, if you don't mind a bit of a drive. |
Edited by - path finder on 08/03/2012 11:42 AM |
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Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/03/2012 : 12:47 PM
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I'm not sure how long it would take you to do this because there are several possible combinations for a day....but you could do Cascade Pass and then from the pass hike up to the Sahale Glacier..totally stunning at over 7000 feet. Then, you can also hike back down a zillion feet to Doubtful Lake ( you will see it from the trail to Sahale Glacier). You can also continue on from the pass towards Stehekin and cut in at a junction towards Horseshoe Basin.
This is an amazing area..and once you move on from the pass, you should encounter very few people. Most seem to stop at the pass for a day hike.
http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/cascade-pass-trail.htm
Recent trail conditions report:
http://www.nps.gov/noca/planyourvisit/trail-conditions.htm
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in the valley, BC
Canada
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Van, BC
Canada
2784 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 6:08 PM
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Haven't seen you for a while - wherever you go, I'm hoping for a trip report!
-Ryan
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Stanwood, Washington
USA
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Maple Ridge, BC
Canada
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Richmond, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/06/2012 : 5:46 PM
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I'll have to agree with Pete - the trail up to Hidden Lake is stunning in the late summer and fall.
And a good workout to boot...
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Suggestions for a Hike in Northern Washington
