Approach
From Seattle drive North to Burlington. Follow signs to Hwy 20.
Follow Hwy 20 to the Baker Lake turn off (a left turn). Follow for about 5 miles.
Turn left at signs for the snow park.
From the Schreiber's Meadow trailhead follow the trail up the Railroad Grade, a prominent lateral moraine formed by the retreating Easton Glacier. Campsites on the Railroad Grade are available from 5500' to 7000' feet or higher.
***Stop by Tacos Guaymas in Burlington for some great Mexican eats on the way there, or save the treat for the drive home.***
Route Description
From the top of the Railroad Grade follow the climbers path up the Easton Glacier toward the crater rim.
From the crater rim head up the Roman Wall to the summit.
Essential Gear
Standard glacier gear.
Skis in early season (before July) are recommended.
Hazards
Snowmobiles:
Due to the start being at a snow park, climbing this route in the early season sucks ass. You have to hike in 4 long miles on a snowmobile infested road before you get to the trail head.
Don't do this route before May 15th unless:
1. You have a snow mobile
2. You like sucking exhaust.
3. You're on crack.
Skiability
This mountain is very skiable, especially from the top of the Railroad Grade all the way to the car.
Before July you can usually ski up the valley below the Railroad Grade, which makes a great ski out. See pictures in the Approach section.
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