Hannegan Peak - 9.5.2014
Directions from the Graham Store in Glacier, Washington to the trailhead for Hannegan Pass.
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Our approximate route to Hannegan Peak... 10 miles roundtrip, gaining 3000 feet of elevation.
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This trailhead is located at ~3200 feet... and is very popular.
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The first 3.5 miles of the trail follow the Ruth Creek drainage to ~4400 feet. Here we are looking back down the Ruth Creek drainage... with Mt. Sefrit on the left and Granite Mtn on the right.
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We have hiked more than 4 miles... and are now above Hannegan Pass... still on good trail.
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robman, tomman and BarbE above Hannegan Pass... Mt. Ruth in the distance.
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BarbE on trail leading to Hannegan Peak... with Mt. Sefrit on the left.
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Still gaining elevation on the trail to Hannegan Peak... every step higher leads to a better view... Mt. Ruth on the left... with Mt. Shuksan starting to show behind Nooksack Ridge on the right.
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Impressive peaks to the east and southeast.
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Still gaining elevation on the trail to Hannegan Peak... Mt. Sefrit on the left... with Granite Mtn on the right.
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Now we can see the summit of Hannegan Peak.
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Mt. Ruth... wow.
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tomman on the trail to Hannegan Peak... Nooksack Ridge is across the valley... with Mt. Shuksan behind the ridge on the left... and Mt. Baker behind the ridge on the right.
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Snowdog and BarbE are waiting on the Hannegan Peak summit for robman.
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A closeup of Nooksack Tower and Mt. Shuksan from the Hannegan Peak summit.
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Looking north... not sure what the peaks are... perhaps in Canada?
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Looking NW from Hannegan Peak... Slesse Mountain is in Canada... while the United States owns the rest.
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Group shot from the Hannegan Peak summit... with Mt. Shuksan in the distance.
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Awesome peaks SW of Hannegan Peak.
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A closeup of Mt. Shuksan (left) and Mt. Baker from Hannegan Peak... we have an easy 5 mile hike back to the car.
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