This route is by far more aesthetic than the more popular Frostbite Ridge route which is used as the descent route. The glacier has very dramatic, deep crevasses, and is relatively small, lying between two ridges. Route finding is not difficult, but it is best to descend the ridge route to avoid having to descent the steep "headwall" section which lead to a 100ft drop into a very deep crevasse.
"Closed beyond the junction with Forest Service road 27 (5 miles from the Mt Loop) to motorized vehicle use. This road no longer provides trailhead access for trails into Glacier Peak Wilderness and Kennedy Hot Springs"
This will add about 6 miles extra approach each way.
robertjoy - Jul 12, 2003 5:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Route CommentThis route is by far more aesthetic than the more popular Frostbite Ridge route which is used as the descent route. The glacier has very dramatic, deep crevasses, and is relatively small, lying between two ridges. Route finding is not difficult, but it is best to descend the ridge route to avoid having to descent the steep "headwall" section which lead to a 100ft drop into a very deep crevasse.
Mike Lewis - Mar 17, 2015 8:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Route updateFrom the MBSNF website:
"Closed beyond the junction with Forest Service road 27 (5 miles from the Mt Loop) to motorized vehicle use. This road no longer provides trailhead access for trails into Glacier Peak Wilderness and Kennedy Hot Springs"
This will add about 6 miles extra approach each way.