Distance
14.0 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Sulphide Glacier Route
14.0 mi roundtrip · 6,600 ft gain · Expert · Mount Shuksan
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
6,600 ft
Highest Point
9,131 ft
Trailhead Elevation
2,500 ft
Difficulty
Expert
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Glacier travel
Summit pyramid
Technical Notes
Approach via Shannon Ridge trail. Glacier travel on the Sulphide Glacier. Summit pyramid requires Class 4 rock scrambling. Crevasse danger on glacier. 2-3 day trip typically.
Getting There
Trailhead
Shannon Ridge Trailhead
Shannon Creek Road (FR-1152)
Parking: ~15 spaces
From Seattle
135 mi · 180 min drive
I-5 North to SR-20 East. Take Baker Lake Road north to FR-1152 (Shannon Creek Road). ~3 hours from Seattle.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through September
Dogs Allowed
No
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Mount Shuksan · 9,131 ft · North Cascades
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Mount Shuksan zone before your trip.
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