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Cispus Pass, Nannie Ridge-Sheep Lake — Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025

South Cascades > Goat Rocks
views just south of Cipsus path

Hiked from Walput lake to Nannie ridge (With a side trip to Nannie peak) and then to Cipsus pass and Cipsus basin. It's 16 miles and 4100' gain, but the trail is in very good condition, so the hike is easier than the mileage sounds, and took me 7 hours. The mountains in Cipsus basin area are very impressive and colorful  

FS Road 21 is in pretty good condition with just minor washboarding. The final 4 miles to Walput lake are paved other than few potholes.

Refilled water at Cipsus basin. It's also possible to refill at Sheep lake but currently there isn't any flow out of the lake.

There is AT&T cell reception on Nannie peak and Cipsus pass 

looking from Cipsus path toward Cipsus basin
Cipsus basin
Cipsus basin
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