Hannegan Pass and Peak — Sunday, Sep. 10, 2000

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Headed up to one of the most beautiful places in the world with my family for a few days. If you've never been to Copper Ridge before, start packing now and head up there before the snow comes! As far as views go, you can't beat this hike. 360 degrees around you of the Mt. Baker, Shuksan, Pickets, Redoubt, Ruth and tons of others. Bring lots of sun tan lotion and warm clothes, because at night it can cool down. It is a 4 mile hike from the parking lot at Hannegan Camp to Hannegan Pass. Once at the pass you head down towards boundary camp (1 mile), and then take the trail up to Copper Ridge. It's another 3 miles up to the ridge and camping, but well worth it. A great day hike from Hannegan Pass is to go up to the top of Hannegan Peak, where the views are just as good. It is only another mile from Hannegan Pass. Trail was in great condition. We went during the week so we didn't see too many people!