"A perfect day to be in the high peaks of the North Cascades. This has to be the easiest 8,000+ foot peak in Washington to climb. Lots of downed trees in the first mile, but all easy to get around, and a steady but not steep climb throughout, with incredible views on the summit from Mt. Baker to the Selkirks. Overall rating 9/10, amazing views/work ratio, highly recommend to anyone passing through Winthrop with a few hours on their hands to spend in the mountains" — MountainQuest • Jun 22, 2021

"From the town of Winthrop, Washington, you drive about 25 miles out of town, mostly on dirt roads, to a 'pass' at 6500' elevation. There you park your vehicle and enter the trail. Minutes after that point you might already be winded and discouraged (like I was) by the strong expectation that there is 'no way' you're going to make it up another 1700 feet over 2.2 miles of travel. Let me be clear in stating that I am NOT in any way a true "hiker", but for personal reasons I wanted to hike up this 'easy' mountain trail. As you drive along the forest road enroute, you encounter an awesome vantage point from which Tiffany Mountain looks kind of intimidating. Nowthen, back to the trail: So there were many times when I contemplated the deep disappointment I'd have felt in the event I'd have to turn around, after driving all that way from Seattle with designs on reaching the summit of Tiffany Mountain. I stopped and rested a few times, sitting perhaps on a rock or tree stump. Then I trudged on, wearing a jacket (even though it was mid-August) and carrying a plastic bag of things I might need. Soon the steeper incline at the beginning of the trail gave way to grassy meadows filled with moun..." — novicehiker • Aug 14, 2011