To get to the true summit point, which is about 50 feet west of the end-of-trail lesser east point, requires the ability to climb a wickedly exposed 10-foot section of class 3+ knife-edge rock. In my opinion it's actually class 4 due to the level of exposure--both to the left and the right. Plus, it's harder to get back down it than to climb up it. You definitely want to beware of this.
As of 5/13/07 There are several trees blocking the road about 1/4 mile from the mountain loop highway. This adds about 3/4 mile on to the approach. I expect they'll have the road cleared by June or July.
The Forest Service announced today, 9/29/08, that the Perry Creek Road is to be permanently closed. Their plan is to expand parking at the Mt. Dickerman trailhead and build a connector trail from there to the Perry Creek Trail. I just confirmed with the Forest Service that the change will add 3 miles round trip to the trail. That means the long 11.5 mile day hike to the summit of Mount Forgotten will soon be a 14.5 mile overnight.
Might want to update the mileage and "getting there" section as tjmcnitt sugggested- with Perry Creek Road now closed, it's 14.5 miles round trip. The new trail from the Dickerman TH to the old TH is super easy and goes by quickly.
On 9/15/12, our group, with Greg Slayden, Bob Bolton, Dennis Poulin, Eric Noel, Edward Earl, and myself, determined that the first point is the highest. We sighted through the first and second points and the line of sight was well below the summit of Mount Pilchuck (5340 ft). This could only be true if the line of sight is downsloping. In addition we strung a line between the two points and the lowest point of the catenary was definitely closer to the second point, once again indicating the second point is lower. A water bottle on its side was used to help visualize level.
Some of the top rocks on the second point appeared to be freshly exposed, so it's possible that lightning or someone has modified the second point to reduce its height.
At this point, there is no need to scramble the second point to claim this summit.
Klenke - Nov 4, 2002 8:00 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentTo get to the true summit point, which is about 50 feet west of the end-of-trail lesser east point, requires the ability to climb a wickedly exposed 10-foot section of class 3+ knife-edge rock. In my opinion it's actually class 4 due to the level of exposure--both to the left and the right. Plus, it's harder to get back down it than to climb up it. You definitely want to beware of this.
gimpilator - May 14, 2007 12:04 am - Voted 10/10
Access Road UpdateAs of 5/13/07 There are several trees blocking the road about 1/4 mile from the mountain loop highway. This adds about 3/4 mile on to the approach. I expect they'll have the road cleared by June or July.
tjmcnitt - Sep 30, 2008 6:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Perry Creek Road to be permanently closedThe Forest Service announced today, 9/29/08, that the Perry Creek Road is to be permanently closed. Their plan is to expand parking at the Mt. Dickerman trailhead and build a connector trail from there to the Perry Creek Trail. I just confirmed with the Forest Service that the change will add 3 miles round trip to the trail. That means the long 11.5 mile day hike to the summit of Mount Forgotten will soon be a 14.5 mile overnight.
Cascade Scrambler - Oct 1, 2010 9:29 pm - Voted 10/10
Perry Creek Road now closedMight want to update the mileage and "getting there" section as tjmcnitt sugggested- with Perry Creek Road now closed, it's 14.5 miles round trip. The new trail from the Dickerman TH to the old TH is super easy and goes by quickly.
Brian Jenkins - Oct 4, 2010 12:53 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Perry Creek Road now closedThanks, will do. Must have missed tjmcnitt's post previously. Thanks.
Brian
Dundeel - Sep 16, 2012 11:49 am - Hasn't voted
True SummitOn 9/15/12, our group, with Greg Slayden, Bob Bolton, Dennis Poulin, Eric Noel, Edward Earl, and myself, determined that the first point is the highest. We sighted through the first and second points and the line of sight was well below the summit of Mount Pilchuck (5340 ft). This could only be true if the line of sight is downsloping. In addition we strung a line between the two points and the lowest point of the catenary was definitely closer to the second point, once again indicating the second point is lower. A water bottle on its side was used to help visualize level.
Some of the top rocks on the second point appeared to be freshly exposed, so it's possible that lightning or someone has modified the second point to reduce its height.
At this point, there is no need to scramble the second point to claim this summit.
Ken Russell