Ascent of Iron Cap Mountain on 2015-08-24| Others in Party: | Shayne
----Only Party on Mountain | | Date: | Monday, August 24, 2015 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Iron Cap Mountain | | Location: | USA-Washington | | Elevation: | 6347 ft / 1934 m |
Ascent Trip Report3-day backpacking trip with Shayne. Started at the Necklace Valley trailhead (#1062), hiked to the West Fork Foss Trail trailhead (#1064), then hiked up to Big Heart Lake and camped for the night. On day 2 we climbed up to Iron Cap mountain via the ridge from the west, then back down to Opal Lake (which isn't a lake anymore; more of a meadow). A very strenuous day; about 10 miles in nearly 12 hours, but a whole lot of elevation gain/loss, tons of boulders, and no trail to follow. We camped at Opal Lake and hiked out to the Necklace Valley trailhead (#1062) the next morning. |
| Summary Total Data | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Open Country, Bushwhack, Stream Ford, Scramble | | Gear Used: | Tent Camp | | Nights Spent: | 2 nights away from roads | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear |
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