laurel - Aug 24, 2009 2:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2009
Foggy Lake
Overnight trip, camped by Foggy Lake. Sunday morning we awoke and gained the summit of Gothic, to views of rocky peaks, pines, and tarns veiled by fog.
Karl Helser - Sep 25, 2006 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
Fun Scramble...
Left Portland at 7:00am Friday, got to Barlow Pass parking lot at noon. Hiked up to Foggy Lake and spent the rest of the day scouting for a flat, dry spot for camp. Up early Saturday morning to shoot some sunrise pics then after breakfast scrambled Del Campo. Came back to camp for lunch then off to Gothic peak. Came back to camp for dinner and a few sunset pics. Bucked camp early Sunday morning and headed out. Big spaghetti feed at The Omega restaurant in Granite Falls (highly recommend). Back in Portland by early evening. The weather was cool & crisp at night and warm & sunny during the day. Gothic Basin is a really cool place to spend a few days exploring the surrounding peaks. I'll definitely be back to explore other routes. I love the rock slabs...It's like walking on sandpaper.
osatrik - Aug 26, 2006 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1999
SE Ridge - solo
I love the upper part of this hike, the upper traverse past the waterfalls and then across the slabs to enter photogenic Gothic Basin.
I was up there once with a couple of other OSATers (Pete S and ?) when it was pouring rain, and we felt like salmon going upstream on the trail. Stood behind a rock at the lake out of the wind, and then hustled back down the creek.
A few years later I returned by myself to do the scramble on a beautiful day.
Andy Dewey - Aug 4, 2006 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Route Climbed: Southeast Ridge
Fun climb, especially last bit to the summit. Awesome views! Climbed Del Campo as well.
setrent - Feb 28, 2006 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2004
Gothic Peak
A moderate sramble to some outstanding views. The nearby Castle Crags are also interesting scrambles to worthy summits.
One of the most scenic hikes!!! I went with my friend, Alainna. We only went to Gothic Basin & partway up Del Campo for killer views. Alainna got burned, so for all you fair skin people, slather on the sunblock!
laurel - Aug 24, 2009 2:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2009
Foggy LakeOvernight trip, camped by Foggy Lake. Sunday morning we awoke and gained the summit of Gothic, to views of rocky peaks, pines, and tarns veiled by fog.
Karl Helser - Sep 25, 2006 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
Fun Scramble...Left Portland at 7:00am Friday, got to Barlow Pass parking lot at noon. Hiked up to Foggy Lake and spent the rest of the day scouting for a flat, dry spot for camp. Up early Saturday morning to shoot some sunrise pics then after breakfast scrambled Del Campo. Came back to camp for lunch then off to Gothic peak. Came back to camp for dinner and a few sunset pics. Bucked camp early Sunday morning and headed out. Big spaghetti feed at The Omega restaurant in Granite Falls (highly recommend). Back in Portland by early evening. The weather was cool & crisp at night and warm & sunny during the day. Gothic Basin is a really cool place to spend a few days exploring the surrounding peaks. I'll definitely be back to explore other routes. I love the rock slabs...It's like walking on sandpaper.
osatrik - Aug 26, 2006 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1999
SE Ridge - soloI love the upper part of this hike, the upper traverse past the waterfalls and then across the slabs to enter photogenic Gothic Basin.
I was up there once with a couple of other OSATers (Pete S and ?) when it was pouring rain, and we felt like salmon going upstream on the trail. Stood behind a rock at the lake out of the wind, and then hustled back down the creek.
A few years later I returned by myself to do the scramble on a beautiful day.
Andy Dewey - Aug 4, 2006 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2006
Route Climbed: Southeast RidgeFun climb, especially last bit to the summit. Awesome views! Climbed Del Campo as well.
setrent - Feb 28, 2006 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2004
Gothic PeakA moderate sramble to some outstanding views. The nearby Castle Crags are also interesting scrambles to worthy summits.
pokeystik - Aug 10, 2005 3:05 am
Date Climbed: August 6, 2005One of the most scenic hikes!!! I went with my friend, Alainna. We only went to Gothic Basin & partway up Del Campo for killer views. Alainna got burned, so for all you fair skin people, slather on the sunblock!
scottv - Sep 29, 2004 2:21 pm
Route Climbed: SE ridge Date Climbed: September 25, 2004Shared stunning views in a great weather window with Tobae McDuff and canine, Mila.