Glacier Peak Wilderness
Washington's most remote volcano, ringed by the 100-mile Ptarmigan Traverse and Suiattle rain forests.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Washington, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- North Cascades alpine (1,000–3,200 m)
- Best season
- August – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: North Cascades alpine (1,000–3,200 m)
- Best season: August – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Washington's most remote volcano, ringed by the 100-mile Ptarmigan Traverse and Suiattle rain forests.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: August – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
North Cascades alpine (1,000–3,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
North Cascades alpine (1,000–3,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
