30. Dege Peak, 7006' (H)

Dege Peak is a small peak located between Sunrise Point and Sunrise. It can be reached from either Sunrise Point or Sunrise. The peak is named for James Dege, a prominent Tacoman, who came to the city in 1889 and owned one of the largest clothing stores there.

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Driving

Drive SR 410 4.5 miles south of the Crystal Mountain ski area turnoff and turn right on Sunrise Park Road. Drive 13 miles to Sunrise Point and park in the large parking lot. (Or continue another 2 miles to Sunrise.)

Route

From either Sunrise Point or Sunrise, follow the trail to Dege Peak. If you come from Sunrise, you can also climb Antler Peak.

Comments

Combining Dege with Antler would be an easy day. A more ambitious day would be to add McNeeley for a three-fer. If you add McNeeley, it would be best to leave from Sunrise. 

Vital Statistics: Dege Peak

• Skill: Hike

• Beauty: 3

• Effort: 1

• Round-trip distance

  • via Sunrise Point: 2 miles

  • via Sunrise: 3 miles

• Elevation gain: 700'

• Total time: 2 hours

• Best season: Whenever the road to Sunrise is open

• Equipment: Hiking gear