Glacier Peak via Georgia Pass

For further information see: Glacier Peak | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)

From Georgia Pass, hike 0.75 miles on a 4WD road.  The Colorado Trail will cross the road midway.  Hike through an opening in a long wooden fence.  The remaining 2.2 miles of the hike follows the Continental Divide Trail and is on a broad tundra ridge with a few false summits, the last one is particularly steep.  Glacier Peak comes into view at the top of the last false summit to the South and looks like a "striped" knoll with streaks of black "rock rivers" running down it's sides.  Skirt around the knoll and then climb off trail to the top there is a USGS Benchmark at the top (12,854').  In the summer there are quite a few wildflowers.     

• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Seasons: July, August, September
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Length: 5.8 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
• High Point: 12,854 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  South Park Ranger District (PSINF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15