Web Mountain via Putrid Pete's Peak, Mount Defiance & Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake — Friday, Jul. 4, 2025

Today I hiked the PPP-Defiance Loop. I parked on the north side of I-90 at Exit 42 and followed the good trail to the Mason Lake Road and Ira Spring Trailhead. I followed the well-travelled path towards Mason Lake, but went straight instead of turning at the first switchback. From there, a fainter trail travels steeply up to Putrid Pete's Peak. The trail is very steep, but there are no blowdowns and is straightforward to follow. From there, I traversed to Mount Defiance. The traverse route can be tricky at times, but as long as you stay near the ridge you'll be fine. Eventually I linked up with the Mount Defiance Trail and took that to the summit. From there, it was an easy hike down the Mason Lake Trail back to my car. Total stats for the day were 10.8 miles and 4800 vertical feet in 5.5 hours. With two summits, a fun ridge walk, a beautiful lake, and fantastic views ranging from Baker to Adams, I highly recommend this trip.