Trappers Peak via Thornton Lakes in North Cascades National Park, WA

Hike Trappers Peak via Thornton Lakes North Cascades National Park, WA

Class 3 11.1 miles 3500 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back Sep 27, 2015
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The Thornton Lakes Trail leads through forest for its majority, with glimpses of the surrounding Cascades. About a half mile before reaching the southern Thornton Lake, a trail leads north along the ridge in order to get to Trappers Peak. This is a gorgeous trail with some light Class 3 sections and incredible views

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Trappers Peak
5966 ft
566 rise

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Along the Thornton Lakes Trail.
Along the Thornton Lakes Trail.
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Thornton Lakes Trail.
Thornton Lakes Trail.
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Mostly forested trail for its majority.
Mostly forested trail for its majority.
Short Class 3 scramble section heading up to Trappers Peak.
Short Class 3 scramble section heading up to Trappers Peak.
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Overlooking Thornton Lake.
Overlooking Thornton Lake.
View back.
View back.
Thornton Lakes from above on the way to Trappers Peak.
Thornton Lakes from above on the way to Trappers Peak.
View down toward Thornton Lakes (the lowest one). The Thornton Lakes Trail would have led to the right center of this photo.
View down toward Thornton Lakes (the lowest one). The Thornton Lakes Trail would have led to the right center of this photo.
Almost to Trappers Peak summit.
Almost to Trappers Peak summit.
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Uppermost Thornton Lake from Trappers Peak summit.
Uppermost Thornton Lake from Trappers Peak summit.
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Mt. Triumph over there lookin' all cool.
Mt. Triumph over there lookin' all cool.
After hiking down a little past the Trappers Peak summit, this absurd overlook greets you.
After hiking down a little past the Trappers Peak summit, this absurd overlook greets you.

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