Iron Cap Mountain
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Off-trail section snow covered a complex area to navigate.”
Last report: Jul 11, 2024
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jul 11, 2024
The official trail is in good shape. Off-trail section snow covered a complex area to navigate.
Aug 22, 2023
A challenging, but highly rewarding, four day backcountry loop, from Big Snow to Mt. Hinman ( eastern peak ).
Jul 19, 2023
Did the Foss / Iron Cap traverse as a single-day hike/run, though honestly there was a lot more hiking then running! Conditions were largely the same as in Wanderlust Wookies' report from 7/7.
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