"Chilliwack slam"
Date: July 4-8, 2012 (Wed-Sun)Trip Report #: 127Partners: Brian Walkenhauer, "Chill Bill"
"Chilliwack Slam":
- MT. SPICKARD, South Slope (3rd)
- MT. RAHM, SW Route (3rd)
- MT. CUSTER, traverse from Rahm (3rd/4th)
- MT. REDOUBT, South Route (4th)
- SE ("HARD") MOX, from west (5.5)
Five of Washington's Top 100 highest summits in five days.
2021 Update: Upon my recommendation for a good dayhike, my parents (who live in Chilliwack, BC), went hiking up to the border swath which is at the beginning of the approach from Depot Creek Road. They reported that the area was rather extensively logged in 2020 and that the overgrown road that used to lead to the border swath is now at the top of this clear cut. Overgrown no more. Here are some notes from my dad reflecting my approach map given in my 2012 trip report below:
There is now a hand painted “Depot Creek Road” sign at the turnoff from the Lake Road. As you indicate, if you miss this, the gated bridge at Depot Creek is a clear indication that you need to retrace your steps by about 1000 feet (300 meters).
There is currently a locked gate across the Depot Creek Road at about the 0.9 mile (1.4 km) mark. (Photo 2)
About 1500 feet before the sharp left turn that rises to the T-junction – as indicated on Gaia, paper maps, or pre-2020 route descriptions – take the left fork up the left side of the clear cut. (Photo 4)
At the top of the clearcut this road then becomes what used to be the “overgrown road.” It is now graded and cleared to within 150 feet (50 meters) of the border swath. (Photo 5)
Watch out for the barefooted 4-toed hikers that frequent this area. (Photo 3)
