85. Tahtlum, 6567' (S)
Tahtlum, a short and easy scramble with pleasant views, is located just outside the park near Chinook Pass. It is an unnamed peak on the Chinook Pass USGS map and is unofficially called Tahtlum by the Mountaineers.
The origin of the peak’s name and its unusual spelling are unknown.
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Driving
Drive south on SR 410 and park at Chinook Pass (elevation 5430') on the south side of the road.
Route
Hike the Pacific Crest Trail south to a high point of 5900' and head left toward Tahtlum Peak. Cross two bumps and follow the footpath, staying mostly on the ridge. The larger bump may be crossed over the top or bypassed on the right. There are animal paths leading to the summit. From the summit, a pleasant side trip is to return via Dewey Lakes. From the saddle at 5750', head southward, following easy terrain to reach Dewey Lakes. Return via the PCT. Yet another option is to complete the loop around Naches Peak and return via Tipsoo Lake.
Comments
The Naches loop has spectacular flowers mid-July through August. The Mountaineers Naturalist Committee leads an annual flower trek on this loop.
Vital Statistics: Tahtlum
Skill: Easy scramble; half on-trail, half off-trail
Beauty: 6
Effort: 2
Round-trip distance: 4 miles; 5 miles with Dewey Lakes
Elevation gain: 1400'; 2000' with Dewey Lakes
Total time: 4 hours; 5 hours with Dewey Lakes or Naches loop
Best season: Mid July through September, or first snow
Equipment: Scramble gear
Tahtlum Topo
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