Mount Stone (Overnight)
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Join me for a trip to the summit of Mount Stone and Mount Skokomish.
Distance: 12 miles
Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
With the fires burning and the smoke thick in the air, let’s head west to the Olympics for a fun backpack and scrambling trip! The short but very steep Putvin trail leads deep into a high alpine valley with lingering snow, meadows, and blue lakes. After a couple of hours pushing up the to camp sites, we will pitch our tents and then continue on. The path to Mount Stone features traveling on a variety of terrain including boulder fields, snow, and a final class 4 (a bit spicy) scramble to the summit. From the top, we can take in Mount Olympus, Mount Constance, and many more besides. Once finished we can return to our camp at the Lake of the Angels to relax and enjoy the evening.
On the morning of day two, we can take a short trip to Mount Skokomish to enjoy the early morning views before heading out. This path is more straightforward and only involves easy scrambling, though some of the terrain is loose.
This hike is non-technical but may involve some exposed scrambling, mostly in the last section right below the summit. You will also need all the gear necessary for backpacking and the ability to carry it (30+ lbs).
This is an excellent trip report with pictures:
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/trip-reports/alpine-scramble-mount-stone-south-couloir-1
Alltrails route is here, but be ready for routefinding:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/ascent-of-mount-stone-on-2025-06-14-8bea041
Gear list:
Hiking Poles
Microspikes
Ice Axe (the park ranger recommended this)
Clothes with multiple layers
Helmet
Headlamp
Water (3-4L capacity)
Food
GPS
Tent*
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Stove and Fuel
Pot and eating utensil
Sanitary Supplies (WAG bag required)
Bear Canister*
Any other ten essentials
*Starred items can be shared, most other things are individual.
Everyone will start out on the waitlist. Preference will be given to people I’ve hiked with in the past. This is a fragile alpine area and I am not able to take a large group (permits)
I will reschedule if the weather forecast is bad, including if the smoke hasn’t cleared up.
Riders will reimburse their drivers for gas.
Important: I am not a guide and this is not a guided trip. You and yourself alone are responsible for your own safety. Please know your abilities before signing up.