Merchant Peak
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“This was one tough climb, exacerbated by the low lying clouds which brought mist and wetness in a lot of places.”
Last report: Aug 14, 2025
Getting There
Recent Reports
Aug 14, 2025
Long and tough day as Glen99 and I got up to Merchant Peak via the Barclay Lake trail, and then the fisherman's trail up to Eagle Lake from the end of Barclay Lake. We started at 7:55am under cloudy skies from the Barclay Lake.
Aug 14, 2025
Challenging day to get up to Merchant Peak with Kidz Won't Hike, but we did it! This was one tough climb, exacerbated by the low lying clouds which brought mist and wetness in a lot of places.
Aug 3, 2024
https://youtu. be/BmJzHAG9O44 See the video for my trip report from the mountain.
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