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Mount Adams South Climb RouteVolcano, WA
Mount Adams South Climb Route
Volcano, WA
Backpack avatar Jul 16 2018
Lucyan • Triplogs 1,447
Backpack12.40 Miles 6,740 AEG
Backpack12.40 Miles2 Days         
6,740 ft AEG
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Start point: South Climb Trailhead.
Ending Point: Mount Adams Summit.
Distance: 12.4 miles.
Elevation gain: 6740 feet.
High Point: 12,276 feet.

Near Portland, Mount Adams, at 12,276', is the highest summit attainable via a day hike; however, most people do it as a backpack, stopping overnight at the Lunch Counter (9,400') and heading up the final leg early the next day. That is exactly what our group did. Met at TH in the morning on Saturday and headed up towards the Lunch Coulter when we setup camp. Went to bed around 7pm although couldn't sleep at all. At 1AM we got woken up by the guides and after little breakfast and hot chocolate we started our trek at 2AM. I kinda like that you cannot see where you going coz its all steep uphill. We managed to get to the top of the fake summit (Pikers Peak) at sunrise. That is the hardest part as the ground is very iced over and crampons and good ice axe skills are necesery. You are not roped up so its every man for himself. We summited at 8AM. Returned back to camp the same way and were able to glissade most of the way down. Packed up and headed back to the cars. We got home from our trip around 7pm on Sunday.

WARNING: Only experienced hikers should attempt this route. There are no established trails above the Crescent Glacier although, during the busy climbing season, there should be plenty of boot tracks; some of these could be misleading, however. Bring crampons and an ice-ax as the mountain will freeze over most nights, even in the summer. There can be snowfall any month of the year. If the weather turns foul, turn around and live to climb another day. A Cascades Volcano Pass is mandatory and can be obtained from the Mt. Adams Ranger Station at Trout Lake, which also gives strict instructions about dealing with human waste.
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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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