Hannegan Pass and Peak — Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000

North Cascades > Mount Baker Area

Overall, from trailhead to Copper Mt. Lookout, this was one of the best-maintained trails I've been on this year. Weather was excellent, if windy, and the views spectacular. Camped at Hannegan Peak, and then at Egg Lake the next night. Egg Lake campsites appear to have been recently renovated. If I had to do it over, I'd probably camp at the Silesia Camp instead of Egg Lake, as you have to drop from the ridge to get to the lake, while Silesia stays on the ridge. The lookout was closed, but hawks were guarding it, as were plenty of ladybugs. Pictures of hike at http://photos.yahoo.com/keven_elliff. Click on ""Copper Ridge""