View of McGregor Mountain

McGregor Mountain stands at 8,122-feet high mastiff above the Stehekin Valley in the North Cascades. This imposing looking peak is reached via a steep trail past Howard Lake and a final scramble up a talus-covered slope to a steep, exposed final scramble, which is not for the faint of heart. Be warned, there are steep drop-offs, off of slabs of rock, which might be wet, icy, and/or covered in ball-bearing-like rocks. There are red painted arrows on the rocks to help guide your way, but this summit is for the experienced hiker only. At the summit there is a Park Service radio repeater. You get truly fantastic views across the North Cascades of Bonanza, Dome Peak, Glacier Peak, and many more. Be as careful, if not more, on the way down from this remote, challenging peak.