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8,371 ft · Cascade Range, Washington
West Craggy
West Craggy is an 8,371 ft peak in the Cascade Range, Washington. The standard route is the South Basin from Copper Glance Lake: 10 mi, 4,700 ft of gain, Class 2.
West Craggy at a glance
- Elevation8,371 ft2,551 m
- RouteSouth Basin from Copper Glance LakeClass 2
- Distance10 mi4,700 ft gain
- Time7 – 9 hrsHard effort
- SeasonJun – Oct
- RangeCascade RangeWashington
Climbing the South Basin from Copper Glance Lake
From Winthrop, drive the West Chewuch Road 8 miles and turn onto Eightmile Creek Road (FR 5130) to the small Copper Glance trailhead. Hike the Copper Glance trail about 3.4 miles to the tarn below Copper Glance Lake, a good camp. Head up along Copper Glance Creek into the basin south of the peak, then pick a line up the scree and talus to the summit ridge, Class 2. Some lines are much looser than others, and gullies on the right add low Class 3 moves. Helmets help on the scree. Fill out the free wilderness permit. Circuit option: Big and West Craggy, 12 mi / 5,800 ft.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (35–55 L)
Hiking Boots
Water
Offline Maps
Headlamp
Satellite Communicator
Whistle
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Sun Hat
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Warm Hat
Buff
Midweight Gloves
Trekking Poles
GPS Device
Power Bank
Water Filter
First-Aid Kit
Emergency Bivy
What to watch for
- Loose rock
- Rockfall
- Route-finding difficulty
Quests with West Craggy
Washington 100 HighestFrequently asked questions
How tall is West Craggy?
West Craggy is 8,371 feet (2,551 m) tall. It is in the Cascade Range, Washington.
How hard is it to hike West Craggy?
The South Basin from Copper Glance Lake is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 10 miles with 4,700 feet of elevation gain.
How long does it take to hike West Craggy?
Most people take 7 – 9 hours round trip on the South Basin from Copper Glance Lake, covering 10 miles with 4,700 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.
Can a beginner hike West Craggy?
The South Basin from Copper Glance Lake needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 10 miles with 4,700 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.
When is the best time to hike West Craggy?
The usual hiking window is June to October. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
Climb West Craggy with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list