Swakane Peak, Swakane Canyon — Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018

Blog version (disclaimers)

Quick-and-dirty version

Access: Swakane Road/NF-5215 at mile 2.8
Round trip: 4.7 miles
Elevation Range: 1,460′-4,297′
Gear: none

Approach

1. Northbound scramble on Southwest rib to 4,000'.
2. Northeastbound road walk to west saddle.
3. West ridge scramble to summit.

Highlights

• Fall foliage
• Views to Columbia River Basin and City of Wenatchee
• Expansive views to Waterville Plateau
• Rain free
• Solitude

Lowlights

• Sounds of target shooting in lower elevations
• Summit wind gusts

More Information on this Trip Report

• https://onehikeaweek.com/2018/11/03/swakane-peak-iii/
• http://bit.ly/swakane-peak-iii