agreenstreet - Feb 14, 2006 3:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2005
Route Climbed: Main Trail
Climbed by myself, didnt see a single person the entire way up, great views from the summit. High exposure scramble at the top was a nice finish to the hike.
Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: November 20, 2005
A lot of time in the woods on the way to the top but a nice, short Class 2-3 scramble up the summit ridge at the end leads to a nice summit. Good idea to bring a scramble rope in case there's some ice, snow, or wet rock up top as the ridge has a fair degree of exposure.
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: August 2004
Climbed this awhile ago and I can't remember much about it besides the fact that there was cell phone service on the summit, probably because of the proximity to I-90.
I moved to Seattle in July and this was my first Washington hike (and only the fourth in my life). I went with my friend, Steve-o, who lied about the distance and elevation gain. I kept thinking... God, the trail feels longer than two miles... It took us something like 6 hours RT. I should really go back and try it again... I bet I could cut that time in half.
I just climbed the Mountain yesturday, with you Mr. Z. It was rather nice and sunny way up there... Got sun burned... but it was cool because you can see the sound, Mt. Si and many of the others on the I-90 corridor
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: June 26, 2005
Nice cloudy day, but we managed to break through at the very top for a bit. We were the first ones on top that day, and passed 27 peoples on the way back down...
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: May 21, 2005
High clouds and cool breezes. Some new snow down to 4000'. The last 50' is a class 2/3 scramble with some exposure, but good handholds. It was dry today, or I probably would not have done it.
It's interesting to note, as you sit on the summit, watching hundreds of cars, trucks, and RVs pass below on I-90, that Col. McClellan reported (in the 1850s) he could find no reasonable road routes through the Cascade Mountains.
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: June 6, 2004
Thought the snow would be gone enough to make the summit. It showed up around 4000', and remained the rest of the way. Decent steps until the West side of the ridge. Went astray followings footsteps up to the ridge. Eventually came back down to the meadow where the trail was picked up. Nice hike but long. 3 hours 42 minutes to the base of the scramble including the diversion. Not much in the way of views. Quite a few people passed on the way down.
Route Climbed: The Trail Date Climbed: September 21, 2003
Time for my semi-annual climb of this great local mountain. The trail is in great shape, and the weather was perfect. 2 hours 42 minutes to the top of the butte, where sunshine and fantastic views were enjoyed by all.
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: December 21, 2002
The snow is back! The trail was snow-free until halfway up the switchbacks, and then gradually deepened the rest of the way. A well-broken trail allowed boot passage until we made the turn around the south end. Then the previous hiker lost his way and turned back, so we were breaking trail. Time for the snowshoes. The depth ranged from 12" to about 36". Nice day, but the visibility went to near zero as we summitted. 3 hours and 45 minutes to the top, 6 hours and 8 minute round trip. Only one other couple all day.
Route Climbed: The Trail Date Climbed: August 4, 2002
I've been trying to summit since Thanksgiving, but every time got lost in the snow. Not today. The trail is clear all the way to the summit, with a few minor patches left in the avalanch chutes. Other than some mud, the trail was in excellent condition, and easy to follow. The weather was mostly cloudy, with poor visibility, and a little rain. Not too much wind, and cool enough to keep it comfortable. Reached the saddle at the summit in just under 3 hours. I believe the stated distance of 5.5 miles, considering how long it takes me to reach Mt. Si. The scramble to the top of the actual Butte was not too bad. It was dry and the wind was only a breeze. Visibility was effectively zero until I was half way down, when the sky started to clear.
Route Climbed: Main Trail #1015 Date Climbed: June 3, 2001
5.5 miles one way is what I have seen, but I think it is more like 4.5 miles. Good elevation gain of 3700 feet, with what could be great views at the top, but we were socked in that day. Once at the saddle at the very top we made the ascent up the short rock scramble, which is probably class 2 with some 3 (maybe). The exposure is vry high though, one slip could be fatal with a fall of about 1500 feet. When we did it it was wet, which wasn't too smart, but we felt safe at the time.
agreenstreet - Feb 14, 2006 3:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2005
Route Climbed: Main TrailClimbed by myself, didnt see a single person the entire way up, great views from the summit. High exposure scramble at the top was a nice finish to the hike.
iluka - Nov 21, 2005 12:55 am
Route Climbed: South Ridge Date Climbed: November 20, 2005A lot of time in the woods on the way to the top but a nice, short Class 2-3 scramble up the summit ridge at the end leads to a nice summit. Good idea to bring a scramble rope in case there's some ice, snow, or wet rock up top as the ridge has a fair degree of exposure.
dyscti - Sep 21, 2005 12:19 am
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: August 2004Climbed this awhile ago and I can't remember much about it besides the fact that there was cell phone service on the summit, probably because of the proximity to I-90.
pokeystik - Aug 10, 2005 11:56 pm
Date Climbed: September 1999I moved to Seattle in July and this was my first Washington hike (and only the fourth in my life). I went with my friend, Steve-o, who lied about the distance and elevation gain. I kept thinking... God, the trail feels longer than two miles... It took us something like 6 hours RT. I should really go back and try it again... I bet I could cut that time in half.
Robert D - Aug 3, 2005 4:42 pm
Route Climbed: The trail Date Climbed: 8-02-2005I just climbed the Mountain yesturday, with you Mr. Z. It was rather nice and sunny way up there... Got sun burned... but it was cool because you can see the sound, Mt. Si and many of the others on the I-90 corridor
seth - Jun 27, 2005 9:18 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: June 26, 2005Nice cloudy day, but we managed to break through at the very top for a bit. We were the first ones on top that day, and passed 27 peoples on the way back down...
wildstar - Jun 18, 2005 11:59 pm
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: June 16th 2005Climbed with Skook on a very cloudy day. Good training hike.
Jeffrey Zickert - Jun 3, 2005 6:03 pm
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: 6-3-05Very overcast day, no view at all. I'll have to go back when the clouds are no where to be found.
magellan - May 21, 2005 9:28 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: May 21, 2005High clouds and cool breezes. Some new snow down to 4000'. The last 50' is a class 2/3 scramble with some exposure, but good handholds. It was dry today, or I probably would not have done it.
Dundeel - Sep 23, 2004 12:20 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: 1980sIt's interesting to note, as you sit on the summit, watching hundreds of cars, trucks, and RVs pass below on I-90, that Col. McClellan reported (in the 1850s) he could find no reasonable road routes through the Cascade Mountains.
sixsigmafool - Jun 7, 2004 12:37 am
Route Climbed: Standard Trail Date Climbed: June 6, 2004Thought the snow would be gone enough to make the summit. It showed up around 4000', and remained the rest of the way. Decent steps until the West side of the ridge. Went astray followings footsteps up to the ridge. Eventually came back down to the meadow where the trail was picked up. Nice hike but long. 3 hours 42 minutes to the base of the scramble including the diversion. Not much in the way of views. Quite a few people passed on the way down.
dmuja - Mar 24, 2004 10:32 pm
Route Climbed: Standard, east side to south side then scramble to the top. Date Climbed: September 14th, 2003One long approach! Wait for a clear day for sure. Exposure on the rock at the top so don't slip ;-)
jasonconnell - Sep 28, 2003 12:51 am
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: September 27th 2003Only had time to do something around 1-90, never done the Butte before so I gave it a shot.
Good trail, pretty boring really.
Final scramble made the lack of views on the way up worth it.
Topped out at 5:15pm and had the summit to myself.
Set a good pace but wasn't flying.
2:05 to the top - 3:55 r/t including lunch on the summit ;-)
Acording to the ranger it is 4.5 miles, I am inclined to believe that.
Scramble is class 2 with some serious exposure but the foot and hand holds are bomber.
sixsigmafool - Sep 22, 2003 8:21 am
Route Climbed: The Trail Date Climbed: September 21, 2003Time for my semi-annual climb of this great local mountain. The trail is in great shape, and the weather was perfect. 2 hours 42 minutes to the top of the butte, where sunshine and fantastic views were enjoyed by all.
sixsigmafool - Dec 22, 2002 9:15 am
Route Climbed: Trail Date Climbed: December 21, 2002The snow is back! The trail was snow-free until halfway up the switchbacks, and then gradually deepened the rest of the way. A well-broken trail allowed boot passage until we made the turn around the south end. Then the previous hiker lost his way and turned back, so we were breaking trail. Time for the snowshoes. The depth ranged from 12" to about 36". Nice day, but the visibility went to near zero as we summitted. 3 hours and 45 minutes to the top, 6 hours and 8 minute round trip. Only one other couple all day.
sixsigmafool - Aug 4, 2002 8:06 pm
Route Climbed: The Trail Date Climbed: August 4, 2002I've been trying to summit since Thanksgiving, but every time got lost in the snow. Not today. The trail is clear all the way to the summit, with a few minor patches left in the avalanch chutes. Other than some mud, the trail was in excellent condition, and easy to follow. The weather was mostly cloudy, with poor visibility, and a little rain. Not too much wind, and cool enough to keep it comfortable. Reached the saddle at the summit in just under 3 hours. I believe the stated distance of 5.5 miles, considering how long it takes me to reach Mt. Si. The scramble to the top of the actual Butte was not too bad. It was dry and the wind was only a breeze. Visibility was effectively zero until I was half way down, when the sky started to clear.
scot'teryx - Oct 1, 2001 4:08 pm
Route Climbed: Main Trail #1015 Date Climbed: June 3, 20015.5 miles one way is what I have seen, but I think it is more like 4.5 miles. Good elevation gain of 3700 feet, with what could be great views at the top, but we were socked in that day. Once at the saddle at the very top we made the ascent up the short rock scramble, which is probably class 2 with some 3 (maybe). The exposure is vry high though, one slip could be fatal with a fall of about 1500 feet. When we did it it was wet, which wasn't too smart, but we felt safe at the time.