September 16, 2021. Chelan and Skagit Counties, Washington.
The Lake Ann/Maple Pass Trail starts at Rainy Pass on Hwy 20. This trail is usually done as a counterclockwise loop with a return via the Rainy Lake Trail, but on this day upon reaching Heather Pass (below Maple Pass) I turned onto the Wing Lake "trail", which is a climber's route approaching Black Peak.
Round trip was about 10 miles and close to 3000 feet of elevation change. The climber's route is very steep and rough in places. The largest boulder field crossing in particular requires caution, and is easy to miss the best route over (watch for cairns).
28 авг 2024
