We were experimenting with a new purification system on this trip. but at least we got to enjoy some of the lovely forest campsites there.i will start legally at hannigan. She seemed relieved and went back to smiling. Date of Trip: Sep 1-3, 2006. Shuksan, Bear Mountain and in the distance are peaks of Canada. It's like something out of a Patagonia catalog. We were happy and exhausted when we finally reached Whatcom camp. The first 4.0 miles from the trailhead goes steadily up paralleling the Ruth River, alternating between forests and brush and some views of the valley below. Learn more about this Land located at #proposed Lot 12 Copper Ridge Drive which has 0 Beds, 0 Baths and has been on the market for 5 Days. This is fantastic detail, and really gets me psyched to go. We sat and watched them for a while in awe of seeing these creatures so far out in the wilderness. My dad and I hiked the Copper Ridge Loop (with a side trip to Whatcom Pass) in the North Cascades National Park. The last day of our hike already. … We'll it's certainly *doable*…" and glanced at us as if to say, "it's doable if you're insane and it's going to hurt a lot". Each day was between 10-13 miles of hiking. We had cheese and crackers for lunch. See all available apartments for rent at Copper Ridge Luxury Woodbury Townhome! 6809 Copper Ridge Loop , Billings, MT 59106-2670 is currently not for sale. Copper Ridge is a ridge in Montana and has an elevation of 5069 feet. great info on the copper ridge loop. I had pre-sealed the cheese in a vacuum packed bag, and so we dumped it in the Chilliwack for 20 minutes to get a nice chilled block of cheese before cracking the bag and chowing down. There is a bear-box for food storage at Copper Lake and I have to say, an outdoor bathroom with the best morning view around! The ranger (who was very friendly and helpful by the way) found a 5-day itinerary for us where we did the loop clockwise, going through the Chilliwack River valley first, and doing a side-trip to Whatcom Pass (which we intended to do anyway), before heading back over the Ridge. We didn't see any ourselves on this trip, but heard plenty of stories from other hikers. ( Log Out /  After about a mile, the trail takes a few switch backs before starting a steepening ascent to Hannegan Camp. A small price to pay. ft. single-family home is a 5 bed, 3.0 bath property. With many of the camp sites in this area, there are either bear-poles, bear-boxes or big-trees to offer food protection from bears. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. As we continued along the ridge for the rest of the day and for part of the next day, the path mostly took us though open meadows so that the views just keep on coming and giving you different perspectives on the splendor that is the North Cascades. Heck with our old filter, it too about that long to pump two liters of water. Once again we had a lazy start, and spent the morning going up to the beautiful Tapto lakes. Stop and get your permit. Suitable for a roof pitch between : 22 degress and 55 degrees. next post. Thanks so much for sharing it! Hike this crown of North Cascades National Park, Washington. Tip: As you hit the bottom of the basin, you cross over the dried up (in early September) headwaters of the Chilliwack. It is the only one of the three where you have views of the North Cascades from the camp site. Just about every single person coming in the other direction warned us about the large number of blown down trees blocking the path. hiked, actually bushwacked, from canada and connected with the trail. ft. single-family home is a 4 bed, 3.0 bath property. To be honest, over the past three days, as we were walking through the forest in the valley below, we had often looked up to the ridge and wondered “would it really be worth it”? This is where we spent most of the afternoon. Shuksan's tumultuous, glaciated north face will have you groping for adjectives to replace "awwwe-some" or "un-bee-lievable." Shortly after the boulder field, the trail starts down into a series of switch backs. But hey — it’s something different and fun, even though I ended up with a blister on my hands from pulling myself an my pack up. Required fields are marked *. One of them is to so-called “Salmon Run”. The hike described in this web page is about 33.6 miles and more than 8.000 ft. elevation gain. It was fine as long as you kept moving, at it was not too bad on the ridge itself which was higher and cooler. Elevation Gain: 10,800. Here there are three well spaced camp sites in the forest. Copper Ridge/Chilliwack River Backpack North Cascades National Park September 5th-9th, 2008 **Submit your photos/comments to romick1@comcast.net *Roy McCormick *Mike Baum. Fortunately, a) it was more of a trickle and only two feet deep at best and b) 20 yards upstream we found a fallen tree and were able to cross with dry feet. Stay left, to continue clockwise on the loop, to Copper Ridge. It took us about three hours. Every time you stop, you are immediately attacked by swarms of biting flies. In July 2019, my brother and I backpacked the Copper Ridge Loop with a side trip to Whatcom Pass in North Cascades National Park. That way we wouldn’t need the permit for the actually Copper Ridge until several days out. There were peaks all around us: the Picket Range, Mt. The one on the left is more tucked into the trees. Road Road suitable for all vehicles. On the first day we left the car park (3100') and took the gentle path along Ruth Creek towards the pass. After hanging at the look out for a while, we started the decent into Copper Lake, (11.4mi, 6075'). This was the day. Keep left at fork after 1.5 miles and continue on 32 to trailhead about 5.4 miles from highway. i’ve done the lower portion a few years ago. After reaching the Hannegan campsite, two hours into the hike or so, you quickly reach the Hannegan pass itself. There is a lot of snow in the Cascades this year – more than usual, so I would expect that unless we have an unusually warm spring – it’s going to stick around. me and some buddies will probably do it sometim enext year. Photos, Maps and Videos! wondering when is the best time to go or the earliest w/o the snow at the top. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Redoubt, Whatcom Peak and Mt. It seemed to get worse towards the end of the hike, after a couple of warm sunny days, when the swarms got to be near-biblical. Trail Name: Copper Ridge Loop / North Cascades Loops. They were big, about one to two feet, and bright red. The answer, in short, is a resounding “yes”. A few clips from a hike of 33 miles in North Cascades National Park. dude awesomesite! There is a shared bear-pole here also for easy hanging. has rental units starting at $2450. When you reach the pass you get splendid views of the North Cascades beyond. 3012 E Copper Ridge Loop , Billings, MT 59106-2227 is currently not for sale. One person told us to bushwack up the creek next to the camp. I’m just fascinated by the northwest in general and I really need to go. ( Log Out /  if i need any more info il ask you sometime!thanks man We were prepared to pull off our socks and shoes and ford the raging waters of the Chilliwack. The Copper Ridge loop trail is an American classic, tucked right beneath the Canadian border, in the North Cascades National Park. Challenger in the distance. Soon after, we reach the split to the Whatcom pass. Reply. At 17.9 miles is the low point, elevation 2225. But they come with a price. As you make your way up to the fire tower which is the highest point of the trail, the views just keep getting better and better. Washington's North Cascade's Copper Ridge Loop. From Mapcarta, the free map. Change ), https://www.flickr.com/photos/brijsman/albums/72157671619780672, Follow Hiking and Coding on WordPress.com, Day 1: Trailhead to US Cabin (10.2 miles), Day 2: US Cabin to Whatcom Pass (7.2 miles) + side trip to Tapto Lakes, Day 3: Whatcom Pass to Indian Creek (8.1 miles), Day 4; Indian Creek to Silesia (11.4 miles), Day 5: Silesia to Trailhead (8.2 miles) + side trip to Hannegan peak. Western part of Ponca City Oklahoma station in Glacier this, plus the approach! 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