Rennie Peak, Reynolds Creek — Saturday, May. 29, 2021

Blog version (disclaimers)

Quick-and-dirty version

Access: Reynolds Creek Trailhead
Round Trip: 12 miles
Elevation Range: 3160′-7742′
Gear: helmet, snowshoes, ice ax
Dog-Friendly: with guidance

The aftermath of the 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire left the area with massive down trees. No trail past the south fork Reynolds Creek confluence.

Approach

1. Hike the Reynolds Creek Trail to reach Rennie Peak's east basin in 5.5 miles. Meanwhile, navigate through the burn zone over down trees until the snow line at 5500'.
2. From the basin, climb up the steep eastern slopes to reach the summit.

Highlights

• Expansive view of Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and many North Cascades high points
• In-you-face view of Reynolds Peak and Mount Gibbs
• Sunshine and solitude

Lowlights

• Down trees galore

More Information on this Trip Report

• https://onehikeaweek.com/rennie-peak/