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Mount Daniel via Cathedral Rock

About this event

Route: Via Cathedral Rock
Summit Elevation: 7,960 ft
Elevation Gain: ~4,500 ft
Distance: 14 miles round trip
Climb team: Email leader directly to be considered for the climb (masonfsmith78@gmail.com)

Route Description:
Approach - From the Cathedral Pass Trailhead (Salmon La Sac area), follow the Cathedral Pass Trail for ~5.5 miles to Peggy’s Pond. Expect some exposure on the traverse into Peggy’s Pond.
Ascent - From Peggy’s Pond, ascend west-northwest on climber’s paths toward the southeast ridge of Mount Daniel. Follow the ridge, navigating talus and occasional snow patches, to the false summit. Continue west to the true summit.
Descent - Return via the same route to Peggy’s Pond and the Cathedral Pass Trailhead.

Summit Post Link: https://www.summitpost.org/southeast-ridge/158954

Difficulty: Non-technical scramble summit

Driving distance RT (from Salem): ~310 miles

Date and Time

Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM until Sunday, August 24, 2025, 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)

Location

Mount Daniel, Washington
USA

Event Contact(s)

Mason Smith
Climb Leader

Category

Climbing

Registration Info

Registration is not available online - contact the event coordinator