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Silver Peak Climbing

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	North Face (Ice Cold Zach Daniel's) S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Northwest Ridge Mod. Snow

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Elevation:	5,451 ft	1,661 m
GPS:	47.36151, -121.46126 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The highest peak south of Snoqualmie Pass. Ascents on the South Spur and from Anette Lake are class 2-3, but Silver Basin on the north offers more difficult climbing (up to fourth class known routes). The standard hiking ascents are frequented by hikers during summer and skiers/snowshoeists during winter.

Getting There

The closest approach is by driving FS Road 9070 from the Snoqualmie Pass East exit up to Ollallie Meadow where the PCT crosses it. Following this will take you to a turn off between Silver and the Tinkham-Abiel ridge; following a boot path will lead one to the summit. Anette Lake is reached from an earlier exit. Silver Basin and the north face can be reached by leaving the trail earlier.

Hiking Routes

As it is a fairly gentle and mostly subalpine peak, Silver has many possibilities for hiking routes.

South Spur - Hike south on the PCT from whatever car junction you prefer - FS Road 9070 reaches the closest but is rather rough. From 9070, hike ~2 miles south. Eventually you will come to a turnoff (the Silver Peak trail); go west upslope until you reach the crest of the South Spur. From there follow the trail north to the summit. Class 1; slightly exposed for a few seconds on the ridge crest near the summit, but never more difficult than hiking.

Anette Lake - Hike the Anette Lake trail to slightly before the lake, or to the lake and around on the northeast side, and hike upslope. There may be seasonal 'trails' leading up to the Silver Peak trail; from there finish as for the South Spur. Class 1.