Mnt. Adams (South Climb)

Let’s Climb Mount Adams - Washington’s Second Tallest Peak!

• Distance: 12.4 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain: 6,740 ft
• Route: South Climb Trailhead → Lunch Counter → Summit
• Each person needs to get permit a day before the climb: LINK

Day 1 – Approach and Camp

• 6:00 AM – Meet at the parking lot and carpool to the South Climb Trailhead ($30 to a driver).
• Hike to Lunch Counter Distance (~4.5 miles, elevation gain: ~3,400 ft
  time: 4–6 hours).
• Camp overnight at Lunch Counter.

Day 2 – Summit & Return

• Early start for the summit.
• Distance: ~ 2 miles one way from Lunch Counter to summit.
  Elevation gain: ~3,300 ft.
• Return to Lunch Counter, pack up, and hike back to the trailhead.

What to Bring:

• 10 Essentials
• Camping gear (warm layers, tent, sleeping bag/pad)
• Mountaineering boots or solid hiking boots
• Crampons
• Ice axe
• Helmet
• Trekking poles
• Sunglasses & sunscreen
• Stove (for melting snow & cooking)

Map & Permits:

• Mount Adams South Climb – WTA
• Each person needs to get permit a day before the climb: LINK