Length: 32 miles Highest Point: 7300 feet Buckskin Lake. Passing through the mine again did not reveal any more grizzlies and we made it back to Scheelite Pass as darkness fell. There are several ways to approach the lake. Once we came out on the west side of the pass we were astounded, shocked, surprised and generally overwhelmed with the view. Few places on earth can evoke the glory of nature better. From the mine it was a relatively short and easy hike up to Apex Pass (7800 ft). ... We did make our way to a possible trail behind Amphitheater Mountain which might take you up to Amphitheater Mountain the back way. In fall, the larches turn color and the area becomes bright gold. We hung out for a while at the top and enjoyed the view while a small pocket of blue sky swirled around us. There were a few more hours before it got dark, so we quickly packed and hit the trail. Big Craggy Peak (8470 ft) Blackcap Mountain (8397 ft) Lake Mountain (8371 ft) Lost Peak (8464 ft) Monument Peak (8592 ft) ... Amphitheater Mountain. Download: jpg. Front Runners List: Click to see list completion progress by climbers that log their climbs using Peakbagger.com. Coming back when they turn yellow will definitely be part of the plan for the fall! The still evening waters of the lake reflect the scenes well. The closer you get to Cathedral Peak the more you stop and stare. SALES AND SPECIAL OFFERS Sign-Up For Our Newsletter today. As we approached Tungsten Mine my friend gave me a sort of garbled hush noise and pointed up the hillside. The day before when we were at Apex Pass we hadn’t noticed many bugs, and the view was fantastic, so we packed up and headed back there to camp. About a week before the trip I visited the US Forest Service web site for the Okanogan National Forest and discovered that the first four and a half miles of trail were littered with more than 550 down trees! Evening light on a verdant lakeshore in the Pasayten Wilderness of Washington State. I had a window of freedom for half of July and needed to find some trails relatively snow free. In 1976, I planned my first trip on the Pacific Crest Trail. 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. And the trees. Sheep Mountain 8274', Pasayten Wilderness Up until yesterday I'd never had that perfect Pasayten trip (snow in May, snow in June, ... Amphitheater Mountain, Windy Peak, Remmel Mountain: South (left) to west, from Sheep Mountain: Ramon Lakes on the north side of Sheep Mountain: Jack Mountain (r), Ptarmigan Peak (l) Required fields are marked *. Find HD wallpapers for your desktop, Mac, Windows, Apple, IPhone or Android device. ... We did make our way to a possible trail behind Amphitheater Mountain which might take you up to Amphitheater Mountain the back way. So, we plotted a second trip the same year and here is an image of roughly the same spot. We lazed at a fine looking creek and enjoyed a hot lunch, and made it as far as Teapot Dome to camp. There are several ways to approach the lake. Every stand of trees, rock outcropping, and flower display has a special feel, like it was all painstakingly handcrafted. Remmel Mountain (8685 ft), the former site of a fire lookout, is a massive pile of granite and a wonderful destination for panoramic views of the rugged Pasayten Wilderness. Bear right onto Forest Road 300 and drive approximately 3 miles to the Cathedral Driveway Trail (5,600 ft). The still evening waters of the lake reflect the scenes well. Cathedral Peak + Remmel Mtn + Amphitheater Mtn + Apex … Great shots Andy. 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. Turn left onto Toats Coulee Road and continue 20.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 300 near Long Swamp Campground. Top of Amphitheater Mountain. Most of this portion was on the Chewuch Trail #510. Categories Blog Tags amphitheater mountain, cascade loop, cascade loop scenic drive, Cathedral Pass, Cathedral Peak, pacific northwest trail, pasayten wilderness, PNT. This was our first long hike of the year and we were not acclimated yet. Dec 28, 2013 - Amphitheater Mountain Fall Panorama, Pasayten Wilderness, Washington State | Flickr - Photo Sharing! A backpacking trip there left me in awe of its landscape, solitude, and wildness. Amphitheater Mountain is in the Pasayten Wilderness, a half a million acres of wilderness along the border of Washington and Canada. Elevation Info: NAVD88 Elevation: 8363 ft / 2550 m: Subpeaks: Amphitheater Mountain-South Peak (8269 ft/2520 m) Amphitheater Mountain-West Peak (8252 ft/2515 m) Amphitheater Mountain-North Peak (8200 ft/2499 m): Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) 48° 58' 32'' N, 120° 11' 32'' W 48.97566, -120.192342 (Dec Deg) 705448 E 5428549 N, Zone 10 (UTM): Country: United States The walls and woodwork inside are literally covered, almost every square inch with the carvings of the names of hikers who have passed through. Most of this portion was on the Chewuch Trail #510. The only downside was that we would need to drive nearly an extra 3 hours, but that was much more appealing than clambering over 550 dead trees! ... Amphitheater Mountain. On the Boundary Trail, part of the Pacific Northwest Trail, Pasayten Wilderness, WA It was a huge bear, much bigger than any I’d ever seen, I would guess 800 lbs or more. In the Pasayten the entire meadow, as far as you can see is completely filled with columbine, paintbrush, lupines and countless others blanketing the ground. Jan 15, 2013 - Amphitheater Mountain, Reflected a snow-melt pond. In July and early August the meadows are carpeted in flowers. Dec 24, 2013 - Explore i8seattle's photos on Flickr. The summit of Apex Mountain Cathedral Peak from Cathedral Pass The "obvious notch" from all the route descriptions. I borrowed a friends Nikkormat for the trip and tried hard to capture the look and feel of what I saw. The trail guide we had raved about the beautiful tundra and didn’t make much mention of Apex Pass or Cathedral Peak, so we weren’t expecting any thing special. The view was astounding. Nearby is a newer looking A-frame structure with an old bathtub sitting out front. Viewing: 1-24 of 32. We arrived at the Cathedral Lakes Basin in mid-July and I got this image of Amphitheater Mountain reflected in a snow melt pond. The mountain is situated on the eastern side of the Cascade crest, in the Pasayten Wilderness, on land managed by Okanogan National Forest. Compare Climbers: Click to compare ascents of up to 5 climbers working on this list. It didn’t take long before we realized that A) there were even more bugs at Apex Pass, B) even with a mesh tent in the shade we were literally cooking in the tent. In fall, the larches turn color and the area becomes bright gold. Download: jpg. This time we spent some time at Louden Lake and got some great pictures of the lake and the wildflowers. On the Boundary Trail, part of the Pacific Northwest Trail, Pasayten Wilderness, WA Near Winthrop, Washington. Onward to Remmel Lake in the Pasayten Wilderness. Front Runners List: Click to see list completion progress by climbers that log their climbs using Peakbagger.com. Viewed from Cathedral Pass its quite a sight, Amphitheater makes a 100 degree turn and so you can view both faces, or arms of the mountain from one spot. We lingered as long as we could stand the mosquitoes and headed home. Ampitheater Mountain Fall, Pasayten Wilderness Backgrounds with 1920x1280 resolution for personal use available. Viewed from Cathedral Pass its quite a sight, Amphitheater makes a 100 degree turn and so you can view both faces, or arms of the mountain from one spot. Remmel Mountain, also known as Mount Remmel, is a prominent 8,690-foot (2,650-metre) mountain summit located in Okanogan County in Washington state. Along the Boundary Trail in the Pasayten Wilderness Both of us thought it sure looked like a Grizzly. Big Craggy Peak (8470 ft) Blackcap Mountain (8397 ft) Lake Mountain (8371 ft) Lost Peak (8464 ft) Monument Peak (8592 ft) ... Amphitheater Mountain. From here one can see that the entire basin is filled with larches. 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