Mount Fernow
Central Cascades
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“We car camped down at the Phelps Creek Campround/Horsecamp on Sunday night, woke up super early Monday morning, and were hiking at 5:04 am.”
Last report: Sep 24, 2024
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
Getting There
Recent Reports
Sep 24, 2024
Challenging trip on this beautiful fall day, as I got to the summits of Mount Fernow(Wild Sky Wilderness), and Alpine Baldy via the Beckler Peak Trail. Also went to Jake’s Lake along the way.
Sep 7, 2024
Summited Mount Fernow on 7/9/24, My trip report is external, 1,700 words with photos, GPX track and other route info: https://www. washingtonstatehiking.
Aug 26, 2024
Spectacular, but super tough C2C trip up to the summit of Mount Fernow with Glen99, and SoaringEagle. We car camped down at the Phelps Creek Campround/Horsecamp on Sunday night, woke up super early Monday morning, and were hiking at 5:04 am.
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