This park deserves recognition on summitpost. 3 for complete route descriptions). Take the trail as it wanders eastward to the lower thence upper lakes. Less than a mile to the opposite side of the pass stands Amphitheater Mountain. Care must be taken not to trample vegetation, some of which is found only in the Pasayten and then only rarely--such as the tusssocks west of Amphitheater Mountain. Nonetheless, with a little work, new routes can be found.The first ascent was by Carl William Smith and George Otis Smith in August 1901 (over 100 years ago!). Pasayten Wilderness Change: Type: to Trad Sport Toprope Quality: Pitches: Sort by: then: Classic Climbing Routes at Pasayten Wilderness. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Photo by Alex Maier. There are no permit stations for you north of the border. Cathedral is a visually aesthetic peak to behold (and to climb on) because it is comprised of granite. 28 avis . It has been climbed but information is hard to come by. The SE Buttress features 1000 feet of 5.7-5.9 steep hand and finger cracks on superb alpine granite. Cathedral Peak, Kokwane - Tarif, Adresse, Avis & Téléphone. Cathedral Peak in the Pasayten Wilderness. The upper lake sits in a rock bowl with the rocky 8,601 foot Cathedral Peak and 8,358 foot Amphitheater Mountain above. In 2 miles (c. 6,300 ft) reach a junction with the Spanish Creek Trail on the left. The Wilderness encompasses almost 150 peaks over 7,500 feet in elevation, 160 or more bodies of water, and at least as many waterways, some turbulent enough to have carved sharp canyons with sheer walls. [4] With the North American Plate overriding the Pacific Plate, episodes of volcanic igneous activity persisted. Nestled in the unspoiled surroundings of the Drakensberg mountain range lies Cathedral Peak Hotel, one of South Africa’s premier resort hotels. The overall gain is about 4,800 vertical feet. [4] In addition, small fragments of the oceanic and continental lithosphere called terranes created the North Cascades about 50 million years ago.[4]. Option AIf you wish to approach Cathedral's north side then take to the ridgeline east of Cathedral Fork and take it for about 7 miles, passing under Orthodox Mountain on the way. But this would not merely be a figurative comment, for the peak really does contain one of the largest technical faces--the Southeast Face--in the Pasayten. Say hello to the ranger there, if there. You’ll start and end at the Thirtymile trailhead on the Chewuch River out of Winthrop. Hike the trail for 12 miles to 6,680+ ft Andrew Pass. 21 SE Buttress. Camping is good here, and you’ll want time to savor the ambiance. Continue on the for three miles to 7,600-ft Cathedral Pass Upper Cathedral Lake is just west of the pass. This final approach is one miles longer (4 miles). L'aire sauvage Pasayten (Pasayten Wilderness en anglais) est une zone naturelle protégée de 2 145 km 2 située à l'intérieur des forêts nationales d'Okanogan et du mont Baker-Snoqualmie dans le nord de l'État de Washington aux États-Unis. On the Boundary Trail, part of the Pacific Northwest Trail, Pasayten Wilderness, WA When the trail starts going up to the left toward Wall Creek Meadows you want to leave it for it doesn't lead you toward Cathedral Peak. Front Runners List: Click to see list completion progress by climbers that log their climbs using Peakbagger.com. So I am finally getting around to writing this TR as it has been about a month since I went. It is a large area this wilderness.Drive Canada's Highway 3 between Princeton and Keremeos. 06 Cathedral Peak (8601F) 06 Three Fools Peak (2440P) 07 Mt. This may be a bit of a "slog" but is definitely worth the extra effort. When you reach Apex Pass a few miles farther, you’re presented with your first views of craggy Cathedral Peak, unlike anything else in the Pasayten. Total distance from car to lake is approximatly 11 miles with 4,200 ft of gain. Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area. Two are from the south. Stay straight. But the feeling of remoteness might be the highest quality; this place is protected by miles of not so exciting trail hiking. In fact, this is the only approach that will give you a view of this face unless you purposely go over there to have a look after you approach the peak from the west or northwest.Option 1In 6 miles from the junction (14 miles from the car) reach the Cathedral Creek-Remmel Creek confluence. Some would say the Pasayten Wilderness is the best Washington has to offer for trekking. View Cathedral Peak Image Gallery - 27 Images. The best time is summer if only for the fact that access is an issue at other times of year. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008. The trail itself continues westward up Remmel Creek toward Remmel Lake. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. Entries in the summit register indicate three or four ascents by the North Face or some variation thereon since the register was placed. Snow, mainly before 9am. Their main quarry are drug runners but I'm sure they'd hassle you too. Grimface lies on Cathedral Ridge in Cathedral Provincial Park. i8seattle has uploaded 4336 photos to Flickr. Download this stock image: Cathedral Peak and fall larches above Cathedral Lake in the Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Washington, USA. Wind chill values as low as zero. Geological events occurring many years ago created the diverse topography and drastic elevation changes over the Cascade Range leading to the various climate differences. Nº 1 sur 1 choses à voir/à faire à Kokwane. The nearest higher peak is Grimface Mountain, 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to the north in Cathedral Provincial Park in Canada. Please stay on the trail through here and resist the temptation to make a shortcut. The wild flowers are everywhere and the views are totally epic, in particular the sheer south face of Cathedral Peak. © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. The easiest route is via the southwest slope. Early summer would be ideal for the enjoyment of wildflowers and green grass. (6), Comments Photo: Richard Forbes Photo: Richard Forbes Just a few days after we finished our backpacking trip in the Pasayten last July, the Diamond Creek Fire started burning in the area and eventually spread to devastate 127,000 acres … Cathedral Peak (Okanogan), South Face. Photo by Alex Maier. Reach the junction with the Boundary Trail at the Tungsten Mine (6,800 ft) in 6 miles (14 miles from the car). At these trailheads you are asked to fill-out a wilderness permit. Gain the ridge crest or its immediate east side and follow it to the International Border (roughly 3.5 miles from the trail). Total distance from trailhead to Upper Cathedral Lake is approximately 18 miles. Camping is available in several places along the approach routes. Upper Cathedral Lakes offers excellent camping and is only a short skip away from Cathedral and Amphitheater. But don't let the patrol worry you too much. This granite is fractured on pleasing vertical and horizontal lines. These are the yellow signs with black numerals attached to trees on the east side of the road.At the 38km point (3,800 ft) there is a small pull-out on the left with a footbridge across the river. The still evening waters of the lake reflect the scenes well. It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades. The mountain is situated in the Pasayten Wilderness, on land … The mountain is situated in the Pasayten Wilderness, on land administered by Okanogan National Forest. Established rock climbing routes on Cathedral Peak:[5]. At 26 miles you’ll reach 7,600-ft Cathedral Pass, then head down to upper Cathedral Lake near the base of the impressive 8,360-foot Amphitheater Mountain. This granite is fractured on pleasing vertical and horizontal lines. Only six more miles to go to reach the peak! Continue north up Chewuch (aka Chewack--the name that appeared on maps in 1859) River Road. List of Highest Mountain Peaks in Washington, List of mountain peaks of Washington (state), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cathedral_Peak_(Washington)&oldid=959044937, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 1901 by Carl W. Smith and George O. Smith, This page was last edited on 26 May 2020, at 22:09. The 44-mile loop through Cathedral Pass offers some of the best scenery that the Pasayten’s breathtaking Boundary Trail has to offer. The going is easy until the final 200 yards where the Cathedral's rocky roof thrusts gargoyles into your face that you must climb over or around. [1] The Pacific Northwest Trail traverses below the south slope of Cathedral Peak as it crosses Cathedral Pass. The North Cascades features some of the most rugged topography in the Cascade Range with craggy peaks, spires, ridges, and deep glacial valleys. Total distance is approximately 10 miles with 4,400 ft of gain. Located in the Pasayten Wilderness and surrounded by Amphitheater Mountain and Cathedral Peak, Cathedral Lakes are a great destination for a multi-day backpacking trip. Note:This is an approach from Canada. From a climbing standpoint, the granitic walls provide good crack protection between smooth blocky faces. Leave No Trace principles have helped preserve fragile subalpine meadows in the Pasayten Wilderness. The only red tape for the Canadian approach is the invisible red tape that is stretched endlessly along the International Border. I will make no comments as to the legality of crossing the International Border here. (1), Images 12 Pilgrimage to Mecca. Distance signs on the road once you get in the valley proper are in kilometers. A Trail Park Pass is required at the Chewuch River Trailhead and the Andrews Creek Trailhead. In 1.8 miles (15.8 miles from the car), a trail goes right (north) and eventually reaches Upper Cathedral Lake in 3.5 miles. As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences higher precipitation than the east side, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. A footbridge goes across the river where the trail continues northward up the other side. The shortest route to get Cathedral Lakes (not coming from Canada) is roughly ... Backpack to Remmel Mtn. For awhile now, I have been curious about the Pasayten area straddling the US-Canada border in northeast Washington. The ridge turns southwest, goes over the highest point, then turns south again. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. All Rights Reserved. Option BIf you wish to approach Cathedral's southwest side, drop southward from the Wall Creek Trail and cross the creek and continue a short distance but no more than a quarter mile up the winfall clogged Cathedral Fork. It is roughly 1,000 feet high. The history of the formation of the Cascade Mountains dates back millions of years ago to the late Eocene Epoch. Now comes the hard part: deciding which approach route to use. But lingering snow could hide these, so let's say July is the best timeframe. Go west on the Boundary Trail as it loops around and up to Apex Pass (7,300 ft) and your first views of Cathedral Peak two miles to the northwest. Routes You could ride a bike up the Chewuch River Trail at least to the wilderness boundary sign, which was passed at someplace in the first few miles. Nika Toce and I enjoy Cathedral Peak Summit in the Pasayten Wilderness. An unproven cross-country route of roughly 3 miles up Cathedral Creek could convey you to the southeast foot of Cathedral. Pasayten Wilderness encompasses 531,000 acres, skirting more than 50 miles of Canada's border and encompassing the crest of the Cascades. Total distance via this option is approximately 20 miles with around 4,700 ft of gain. Descend the trail on the other side of the pass in the Spanish Creek drainage. This trail can be taken for 3 miles to Upper Cathedral Lakes southwest of Cathedral Peak. It is possible to cross high on Cathedral's west shoulder to get to Upper Cathedral Lakes. & Four Point Lake. Drive one of two roads (either West Chewuch or East Chewuch Road) north out of town. One is from [shhhh] the other side of the International Border. (23). Just before the cabin on the right is the trail up to Cathedral Lakes. Trad, Alpine 10 pitches Cathedral Peak. It would be possible to ride all the way to Mile 36 on the map. There is also a large crack in the roof that requires the wiley climber to leap over not once but twice. The 'Jewel of the Pasaytens' - Cathedral Peak offers some great alpine climbing (see Beckey guide Vol. Forum Index > Trip Reports > Cathedral Peak, Pasayten Wilderness 7-09: Page 1 of 1 : Previous:: Next Topic : Author Message; geophagous 65lbs for 3 days ;) Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 237 | TRs Location: Renton, WA: geophagous Top. Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Although I haven't been to every corner I can aver that this area does indeed meet the "eye" test.The Cathedral Peak area has no literal "borders", per se, but could be defined as the high plateau north of Remmel Mountain, east of the Ashnola River, west of Bauerman Ridge, and extending into Canada some distance where a Cathedral Ridge is marked out on the map. While reading through an International Boundary Survey Report published near the turn of the century, a photograph of a high horn-like granite peak just south of the Canadian boundary more than attracted my eye. At 26 miles you’ll reach 7,600-ft Cathedral Pass, then head down to upper Cathedral Lake near the base of the impressive 8,360-foot Amphitheater Mountain. Carru (8595F) 07 "Daemon Peak" (2194P) 08 Monument Peak (8592F) 08 Sheep Mountain (2034P) 09 Osceola Peak (8587F) 09 Windy Peak (1771P) 10 Lost Peak (8464F) 10 Mt. There are two options here: continue on the Chewuch River Trail or take the Tungsten trail. It’s a gentle and stark beginning to a long trek. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades. 65lbs for 3 days ;) Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:59 am . Once you get high enough you will transition out of the annoying lodgepole pine forest and onto parkland. The Cathedral Slam is a multiday backpacking loop with breathtaking views that allows you to summit 4 of Washington's top 100 mountains (Apex, Amphitheatre, Cathedral, and Remmel). The shortest route to get Cathedral Lakes (not coming from Canada) is roughly 19 miles. Uplift and faulting in combination with glaciation have been the dominant processes which have created the tall peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades area. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Be warned that the Border Patrol is active in the Pasayten. An alternate final approach is to loop around from the west, taking the trail toward Border Ridge then turning east then southwest to skirt Lower Cathedral Lake (6,820 ft) before arriving at the upper lake (7,380 ft). For example, the Cross the weird swath cut through the forest. During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but, due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[3]. It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades. Afrique ; Afrique du Sud ; KwaZulu-Natal ; Kokwane ; Kokwane : toutes les activités ; Cathedral Peak; Rechercher. See the Windy Creek Cut-Off description on the Remmel page for more information.Hike the flat river trail for 8 miles to the junction (4,650 ft) with the Tungsten Creek Trail. The road is not clearly marked. In 29 miles from Winthrop (5.5 miles beyond the Andrews Creek Trail) you will reach the end of the road and the trailhead (elevation 3,420 ft) on the west side of the river. There is a cut-off trail that shortens the approach but is only really worth it if you'll be driving from the west (from the Okanogan River Valley). It is part of the Okanogan Range which is a sub-range of the North Cascades. Move right (west) and make a diagonal ascent southward in easy forest to the north end of Border Ridge, whose highest point (7,404 ft) is in the United States. Amphitheater Mountain is a very long (1.5 miles) sweeping, rocky ridge. Cathedral Peak is an 8,606-foot (2,623-metre) mountain summit located in Okanogan County in Washington state. Located in the Pasayten Wilderness and surrounded by Amphitheater Mountain and Cathedral Peak, Cathedral Lakes are a great destination for a multi-day backpacking trip. The Precipitation runoff from Cathedral Peak drains west into Cathedral Fork, or east into Cathedral Creek. The latter is better if your intention is to climb the Southeast Face because the trail goes right past it. In fall, the larches turn color and the area becomes bright gold. You DO NOT want to continue up the bottom of the valley. The mountain is situated in the Pasayten Wilderness, on land administered by Okanogan National Forest. These two roads converge in about five miles. The trail is not steep up to that point. In about one mile south of the highest point the trail to Lower Cathedral Lake will be crossed at c. 7,080 ft. As I recall this trail was not all that obvious. During the Pleistocene period dating back over two million years ago, glaciation advancing and retreating repeatedly scoured the landscape leaving deposits of rock debris. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a. Total distance via this option is approximately 19 miles with an elevation gain of around 4,500 vertical feet.Option 2For the Tungsten approach, go north up Tungsten Creek. This face has long been an attraction for alpine rock climbers if they've the stamina to make the arduous trek to it (it's 12+ miles via the shortest route). No trail but open terrain. Be prepared for lots of lodgepole pine winfall problems. The trail starts at 3,050 ft. Andrews Creek Campground is here. You couldn't see a single man made object. The only drawback might be the propensity for lichen to cover the rocks. Cathedral Peak[2] is an 8,606-foot (2,623-metre) mountain summit located in Okanogan County in Washington state. Nº 1 sur 1 choses à voir/à faire à Kokwane. It would be nice to have one of our Canadian members fill in some blanks.It is easy to quip that Cathedral Peak is a gothic structure. 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a. The ultimate destination in the Eastern Pasayten Wilderness is Cathedral Lakes. Cathedral Peak. From a climbing standpoint, the granitic walls provide good crack protection between smooth blocky faces. This is the Wall Creek Trail but it is not marked. Cathedral's 600-ft North Face is also noteworthy but remains mysterious. [4] The "U"-shaped cross section of the river valleys are a result of recent glaciation. Download this stock image: Cathedral Peak and larches reflected in Cathedral Lake, Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Washington, USA. Pasayten Wilderness The Pasayten Wilderness is a 531,539 acres (215,106 ha) protected area located within Okanogan National Forest and Mount Baker National Forest in Washington state, centered on the Three Forks ( 48°54′02″N 120°38′01″W  /  48.900584°N 120.6336808°W  / 48.900584; -120.6336808 ) of the Pasayten River , a tributary of the Similkameen - EJ59C6 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The highest point north of 8685-ft Remmel Mountain is actually 8,645-ft Grimface Mountain in Canada about six miles north of Cathedral. 28 avis. Such is the nature of the route.Cathedral is a visually aesthetic peak to behold (and to climb on) because it is comprised of granite. High near 23. Compare Climbers: Click to compare ascents of up to 5 climbers working on this list. Dec 24, 2013 - Explore i8seattle's photos on Flickr. A Week In The Pasayten Wilderness Preamble: ... Our initial plan had been to walk in an anti-clockwise direction, beginning the trip with a long climb up Windy Peak and walking out down the Chewuch River valley. - EJ59D8 from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. All approaches are over 10 miles. The plateau is characterized by many shallow dales that eventually drain into deeper valleys and by an assortment of rocky ridgelines and solitary massifs. (27), Climber's Log Entries This lichen limits variations from the "tried and true" routes. Upper Cathedral Lake is one of the most photographed scenes in the Pasayten Wilderness, especially in the fall when the larch trees turn a brilliant gold against the backdrop of Cathedral Peak and Amphitheater Mountain. Montagnes. As fronts approach the North Cascades, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). Chance of precipitation is 80%. It is possible to make an approach and climb the peak via its easy route on the same day. Hike the trail for about 2 miles to 5,000 ft. The 360 degree horizon view was spectacular! In fact, it may very well be the largest face in the Pasayten. When you reach Apex Pass a few miles farther, you’re presented with your first views of craggy Cathedral Peak, unlike anything else in the Pasayten. Cathedral's Southeast Face will be visible as well as the east faces of Amphitheater Mountain. As a whole the terrain bears the telltale evidence of past glaciation.The chief summit in this area--at least on the Washington side of the 49th Parallel--is Cathedral Peak. The Ashnola River Road junctions off of the highway at 40 miles east of Princeton and 2 miles west of Keremeos. Amphitheater Mountain on the south shoulder of the pass and Cathedral on the north, to the west a sweet basin containing Upper Cathedral Lake. Find yourself in the town of Winthrop (SR-20). #1 Cathedral Peak Washington Mountain Updated: 2020-04-25 Cathedral Peak is an 8,606 ft mountain summit located in Okanogan County in Washington state. Drive 23.5 miles north out of Winthrop on the Chewuch River Road. In another mile reach the wilderness guard station (c. 6,750 ft). Cathedral Peak. The granitic rock faces of Cathedral Peak attract shutterbugs to the Pasayten Wilderness and beckon hardy climbers to its 8,601 foot summit. Montagnes. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "cathedralpass" Flickr tag. There are several ways to approach the lake. The mountain is situated in the Pasayten Wilderness, on land administered by Okanogan National Forest. There are three worth mentioning. Besides, you're supposed to have a permit if you're in the Pasayten Wilderness. Cathedral Peak is an 8,606-foot (2,623-metre) mountain summit located in Okanogan County in Washington state. And those who say that, when asked to specify, would surely pick the Cathedral Peak area as the most beautiful corner of the wilderness. The area is home to Cathedral Peak, whose SE Buttress is claimed to be one of the best alpine rock routes of the Cascades. U '' -shaped cross section of the Border the Chewuch River out of.. 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