Hannegan Peak — Baker/North Cascades Adventure!

🏔🔥 Hannegan Peak — North Cascades Adventure! 🔥🏔

Hannegan Peak Trail
We’re heading into the Mount Baker Wilderness for an incredible North Cascades summit hike! Hannegan Peak offers spectacular views of Mount Shuksan, Mount Baker, Ruth Mountain, and the surrounding Cascade peaks. 🌄
The hike starts with a relatively gentle climb through forest and meadows before becoming significantly steeper toward Hannegan Pass and the final push to the summit. The views get better with every step!

📌 Hike Overview
🔥 Hike Rating: Hard / Strenuous
📏 Distance: ~10.7 miles round trip
⛰ Elevation Gain: ~3,215 ft
🚶 Pace: Moderate with microbreaks
🏔 Highest Elevation: ~6,200 ft
🌄 Highlights: Hannegan Pass, alpine meadows, Mount Shuksan, Mount Baker, Ruth Mountain, panoramic North Cascades views
🚗 Drive Time from Seattle: ~3 hours

🗺 Trailhead / Links
📍 Trailhead: Hannegan Pass Trailhead / Hannegan Pass Road
🧭 Hike Details & Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/hannegan-peak-trail

🚗📍 Schedule & Meeting
Meeting Location: Green Lake P&R
• 7:00 AM – Meet at Green Lake P&R
• 7:10 AM – Depart promptly
• ~10:00 AM – Arrive at trailhead
• ~10:15 AM – Begin hiking
• ~5:00–6:00 PM – Return to trailhead (~6–7 hr hike + breaks)
• ~9:00 PM – Estimated return to Seattle
Times are approximate and may vary depending on group pace, road conditions, and photo stops.

📌 Carpool coordination & updates: Please check comments.

🅿️ Parking Permit
🎫 Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required at the trailhead.

🚗 Carpool Arrangements
• Coordinate via comments
• 💵 Total carpool cost: $30

🛡 Safety & Fitness
• Strong fitness level recommended — this is a long mountain hike with over 3,000 ft of elevation gain.
• The final section from Hannegan Pass to the summit is significantly steeper, with roughly 1,000 ft of gain in just over a mile.
• Weather can change quickly at 6,200 ft, so bring appropriate layers.
• Bugs can be present, particularly earlier in the season.
• The access road has potholes, so allow extra time and expect slower driving near the trailhead.
• You are responsible for your own safety and preparedness.

🎒 Bring the 10 Essentials
• Hiking boots
• Trekking poles (recommended)
• Headlamp + spare batteries
• Waterproof / wind-resistant jacket
• Warm summit layers
• 3L+ water
• Food / snacks + lunch
• Sunscreen + sunglasses
• First aid kit
• Navigation / GPS — download offline map

🚘 Carpooling Culture
• State if you can offer a ride or need a ride
• Contributions help cover gas and vehicle wear & tear
• Be respectful of drivers — this is a long-distance trip
• Drivers: Understand your responsibilities and liabilities for the trip

⚠️ Disclaimer
By RSVPing and attending, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety. Know your physical limits and come prepared for a long, strenuous mountain day.