Been hiking Sauk Mtn since I was 7 years old, and it's still one of my fave places to hike with friends when we all have a free affternoon. Unparalleled views (for the climb). Well worth the drive and hike.
cascadescrambler - Sep 4, 2019 10:30 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1975
Short hike
Big bang for the effort
rtgomez90 - Jun 25, 2017 5:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
Sauk
check.
mountaingazelle - Dec 6, 2016 3:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
Sauk
An enjoyable hike even though clouds engulfed the mountain all day.
Mike Lewis - Oct 2, 2016 1:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2016
Matt Lemke - Sep 13, 2016 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2016
Quick warm down hike
Easy 45 minute hike with an excellent view of the Pickets! Warm down hike after 4 Pasayten Bulgers in a day
Tnarg - Jul 11, 2016 11:37 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2016
Gorgeous
partly sunny, snow at the top, gorgeous
huskertriguy - May 12, 2016 2:11 pm Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2016
Late Spring Snow-Hike
Had to park below the snow which added about a mile each way.
A party of about 8 had left ahead of us but turned around at the first steep section of snow.
My friend and I were the only ones to summit that day. Steep going up on the snow. I hadn't brought my ice axe so only had my trekking poles which made it iffy at times. Coming down on softer snow made for difficult footwork and a couple slides.
Worth it. Beautiful day that will forever be seared in my memory for so many reasons.
Got to the lookout in about 30mins, had climbed 5 of the 7 or 8 spires in about an hour+. Shared the top of the main peak with several others - beautiful views
WOLFrising - Jun 8, 2015 2:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2015
Quick summit
on our way to NCNP for the weekend. Maddie and I hit the trail around 4:30 pm, and got to the summit and back quickly. Long summer days made for a nice late hike/camp setup in Newhalem.
BKW - May 3, 2015 1:24 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2015
Spring Fling
Yes it's short, but once we were up on the east side, we got some pretty solid alpine action with steep snow and an intriguing scramble along the ridge.
I attempted this one a few years back as a fall snowshoe from way low on the approach road. That didn't work out so well.
Sauk - wonderful hike with views beginning at parking lot. Switchbacks along the open face of the mountain the entire way. Wildflowers abound. :) Have hiked many times, usually take first timers here.
avilajake - Mar 6, 2014 11:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Bang for your buck
I took my little kids up there, and they will always remember it. The views are amazing from the trail head, but they get better from the top. Love this hike.
Went up with a photographer friend who wanted some shots of Baker. The trip up felt even shorter the second time; I don't know how much shorter it can actually feel, as it goes by super quick. Once again, bagged the true summit. Took a video of me jogging back from the true summit to the false summit; it's pretty awesome. Saw lots of Marmots.
After an early morning trip to Dock Butte, my daughter and I went to Sauk Mountain. I wore her toddler backpack the entire way to the summit ridge, before I did the final scramble to the true summit. I quickly returned back to the main trail, and then my daughter and I had a great lunch together in a small depression next to some snowbanks. Several marmots were running around and shrieking. Great weather, great route, great views... but bad blisters (due to worn-out socks).
From the false summit, just stay on top of the ridge the entire way. There's one slightly airy move that feels worse going over to the true summit than coming back. There's no need to drop down off the ridge crest, it's more work than necessary. Nice views, fun short scramble. Bagged Dock Butte afterwards.
DawnchaserTheAdventurer - Jan 12, 2020 1:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2016
Always a good timeBeen hiking Sauk Mtn since I was 7 years old, and it's still one of my fave places to hike with friends when we all have a free affternoon. Unparalleled views (for the climb). Well worth the drive and hike.
cascadescrambler - Sep 4, 2019 10:30 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 1975
Short hikeBig bang for the effort
rtgomez90 - Jun 25, 2017 5:54 pm Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
Saukcheck.
mountaingazelle - Dec 6, 2016 3:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2016
SaukAn enjoyable hike even though clouds engulfed the mountain all day.
Mike Lewis - Oct 2, 2016 1:55 am Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2016
nice walk with familymy twin joined me for this one
Dundeel - Sep 17, 2016 12:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2016
Sauk It To MeGreat day with fun scramble.
Matt Lemke - Sep 13, 2016 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2016
Quick warm down hikeEasy 45 minute hike with an excellent view of the Pickets! Warm down hike after 4 Pasayten Bulgers in a day
Tnarg - Jul 11, 2016 11:37 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2016
Gorgeouspartly sunny, snow at the top, gorgeous
huskertriguy - May 12, 2016 2:11 pm Date Climbed: Apr 30, 2016
Late Spring Snow-HikeHad to park below the snow which added about a mile each way.
A party of about 8 had left ahead of us but turned around at the first steep section of snow.
My friend and I were the only ones to summit that day. Steep going up on the snow. I hadn't brought my ice axe so only had my trekking poles which made it iffy at times. Coming down on softer snow made for difficult footwork and a couple slides.
Worth it. Beautiful day that will forever be seared in my memory for so many reasons.
JLuthanen - Sep 27, 2015 10:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 2015
Fun / quick climbGot to the lookout in about 30mins, had climbed 5 of the 7 or 8 spires in about an hour+. Shared the top of the main peak with several others - beautiful views
WOLFrising - Jun 8, 2015 2:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2015
Quick summiton our way to NCNP for the weekend. Maddie and I hit the trail around 4:30 pm, and got to the summit and back quickly. Long summer days made for a nice late hike/camp setup in Newhalem.
BKW - May 3, 2015 1:24 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2015
Spring FlingYes it's short, but once we were up on the east side, we got some pretty solid alpine action with steep snow and an intriguing scramble along the ridge.
I attempted this one a few years back as a fall snowshoe from way low on the approach road. That didn't work out so well.
WendyK - May 2, 2014 3:58 pm
Short & SweetSauk - wonderful hike with views beginning at parking lot. Switchbacks along the open face of the mountain the entire way. Wildflowers abound. :) Have hiked many times, usually take first timers here.
avilajake - Mar 6, 2014 11:33 am Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
Bang for your buckI took my little kids up there, and they will always remember it. The views are amazing from the trail head, but they get better from the top. Love this hike.
Cascade Scrambler - Nov 30, 2013 9:42 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2013
Feels even shorter the second time aroundWent up with a photographer friend who wanted some shots of Baker. The trip up felt even shorter the second time; I don't know how much shorter it can actually feel, as it goes by super quick. Once again, bagged the true summit. Took a video of me jogging back from the true summit to the false summit; it's pretty awesome. Saw lots of Marmots.
kevinsa - Sep 26, 2012 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2002
Sauk MountainGreat summit for those days you feel a little lazy.
TimmyC - Sep 21, 2012 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2012
Smoky!Lots of smoke from the fires in central Washington, but lovely views anyway. Lunch on top at the former lookout.
tcingrum - Sep 18, 2012 12:02 am
Sauk hopTook my son up. Good times.
Redwic - Sep 4, 2012 9:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2012
First Dock, And Then SaukAfter an early morning trip to Dock Butte, my daughter and I went to Sauk Mountain. I wore her toddler backpack the entire way to the summit ridge, before I did the final scramble to the true summit. I quickly returned back to the main trail, and then my daughter and I had a great lunch together in a small depression next to some snowbanks. Several marmots were running around and shrieking. Great weather, great route, great views... but bad blisters (due to worn-out socks).
Cascade Scrambler - Sep 1, 2012 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2012
Don't believe the hypeFrom the false summit, just stay on top of the ridge the entire way. There's one slightly airy move that feels worse going over to the true summit than coming back. There's no need to drop down off the ridge crest, it's more work than necessary. Nice views, fun short scramble. Bagged Dock Butte afterwards.