Mount Baker - Easton Glacier
A straightforward route to one of Washington's classic volcanic summits
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
5 Epic Volcano Climbs in Washington
The most popular and accessible routes up Washington's five volcanoes.
Alpine Climbing Easy, Moderate
Description
The five Cascade volcanoes in Washington state attract thousands of climbers each year due to their challenge and beauty. As some of the highest mountains in the state of Washington, the iconic Cascade volcanoes punctuate the skyline.
This guide showcases the most straightforward routes to each of these volcanic summits.
Some of these routes require glacier travel, while others only require basic snow scrambling skills. These routes assume snow coverage, though in late summer, several of these peaks are accessible without crossing snow.
Routes included
Mount Saint Helens - Worm Flows
Winter route to the summit of one of Washington's most iconic mountains.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Mount Adams - South Spur
Non-technical snow scramble to the second highest summit in Washington state.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Glacier Peak - Disappointment Peak
Unforgettable journey to Washington's most remote volcano.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 52 km
- Ascent
- 3.5 km
- Descent
- 3.5 km
Mount Rainier - Disappointment Cleaver
Classic route to Washington's highest summit
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
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