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West McMillan Spire via Goodell Creek

North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20
48.6733, -121.2658 Map & Directions
Length
16.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
9,800 feet
Highest Point
8,000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard
West McMillan Spire. Photo by John Porter. Full-size image
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The route to West McMillan Spire is a strenuous Class 3 and involved exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended. Continue reading

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Hiking West McMillan Spire via Goodell Creek

The route to West McMillan Spire is a strenuous Class 3 and involved exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended.

 

West McMillan Spire via Goodell Creek

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.6733, -121.2658 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

A $26 backcountry permit is required to camp overnight in the North Cascades National Park Service Complex (incl. Ross Lake National Rec Area and Lake Chelan National Rec Area). Permits must be picked up in person at the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount. See the National Park Service website for more information.

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WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From Marblemount follow the North Cascades Highway (State Route 20) east for 14 miles to Newhalem. Take a left onto Newhalem Creek Road and turn left when you reach a T-junction. Take your next right and continue to the Goodell Creek campground.

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North Cascades > North Cascades Highway - Hwy 20

North Cascades National Park

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West McMillan Spire via Goodell Creek

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