Mt Kashagnak

Mt Kashagnak
Looking down at Chilkoot Lake

Though rarely hiked, this mountain is just outside Haines, AK and offers spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and glaciers.

Mt Kashagnak Hike
Finally above treeline
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Campsite
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One of lakes in the 13 Mile Bowl
Mt Kashagnak Hike
Looking down at the 13 Mile Bowl
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Almost to the ridge
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Passing over to the Chilkoot side
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Lots of interesting places to explore
Mt Kashagnak Hike
Melting snow
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Crossing the glacier
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Where are we going? The big mountain on the right
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The glacier is much larger then it first looked
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Getting closer
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Still some ice on the lake in early August
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5,670 feet
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Time to enjoy the view
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It looks like a long way back from here
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Next time this area needs to be explored
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The route up and down
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Lakes, rivers and waterfalls
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More great views from the top
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Steep, but not too steep
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How many mountains do you see?
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A thin layer of snow on the glacier
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Ice cave
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Water and ice
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Back to the 13 Mile Bowl
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Looking back at the route I took
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Chilkat Lake in the distance
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Almost back to the highway