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Mt. Challenger Rock Climbing

Climbing Area Map

Areas in Mt. Challenger

Main Summit 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1

Middle Peak 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1

South Summit 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1 / 1

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Elevation:	8,207 ft
GPS:	48.83577, -121.34236 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Joe Manning on Jul 28, 2016 · Updates
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Access Issue: Seasonal Raptor Closure at Newhalem Crags March 1st to mid-July Details

Peregrine falcons select nest sites on cliffs in the Upper Skagit Valley, including the Climbing Management Areas of Newhalem West (Ryan’s Wall) and Newhalem East. As required in the NPS Superintendent’s Compendium, these areas will be closed to all public from March 1st to July 15th of each year, or until the young falcons have fledged or NPS staff have determined that nesting will not occur on a specific wall during this period. Access Fund, Washington Climbers Coalition and NPS partner on a volunteer raptor monitoring program to determine nesting activity. Contact the NPS and/or WCC for updates.

Access Issue: Permits required for overnights in NOCA Details

Backcountry permits required for overnights in the North Cascades National Park

Description

Mt. Challenger anchors the Picket range at its northern terminus. The mountain sports five major summits and several smaller highpoints. The main (highest) summit is on the eastern end of the massif. The Challenger glacier is the largest in the range and provides access to the multiple summit pinnacles of the peak. Any climb of the peak is a long approach from the nearest road.