Elevation

10,544 ft / 3,214 m

#10 in Washington

#5,894 in United States

Prominence

7,537 ft / 2,297 m

#5 in Washington

#33 in United States

Climbs

39 climbs

#46 in Washington

#1,006 in United States

Top climbing months

July   35%

August   28%

September  14%

Most climbed route

White Chuck / Gerdine / Cool Glaciers

14.9 mi • 5,597 ft gain

Highlights

  • Most remote -- and least well-known -- of the 5 major volcanoes in the Cascades of Washington
  • Surrounded by the Glacier Peak Wilderness; requires at least a 10 mile hike in to the usual base camps
  • All routes require glacier travel; currently the most popular route is the south side via Gerdine and Cool Glaciers with 8900 ft of vert gain.
  • Summit affords one of the most classic views of Washington's mountains due to its towering position deep in the Cascades
7 climbs • 14.9 mi • 5,597 ft gain • 12 hr 21 min
3 climbs • 32.1 mi • 9,886 ft gain • 24 hr 5 min
2 climbs • 31.3 mi • 9,470 ft gain • 16 hr 5 min
1 climb • 30.6 mi • 9,402 ft gain • 14 hr 23 min
1 climb • 30.8 mi • 9,216 ft gain • 12 hr 14 min
1 climb • 32.0 mi • 10,255 ft gain • 30 hr 37 min
1 climb • 4.4 mi • 3,990 ft gain • 4 hr 9 min

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