Distance
5.1 mi to summit
10.2 mi total
Elevation
10,184 ft start
13,079 ft max
Vertical
3,687 ft gain
Time
5 hr 4 min to summit
8 hr 38 min total
I came up the ridge from Jefferson Lake and continued my loop around the valley to Glacier Peak and Pt. 12,245. Whale Peak was the halfway point of my hike and a good spot for a long rest. Cell coverage is good and I was able to call home and check in.
