lake chelan sawtooth wilderness. selected hikes and peak climbs


			Last update: April, 2008

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The Methow Mountains are a sub range of the North Cascades of Washington State, separating the Methow watershed from Lake Chelan.

The Forest Service refer to this area as the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Not only is that cumbersome nomenclature, but Fred Beckey himself, along with other oldtimers used to call them the Methow Mountains, a quick, precise name that I like to reinstate here.

Navarre Way Trail

Crescent Loop

Depicted on the map below is a small segment of the North Cascades of Washington State, called the Methow Montains. This horseshoe shaped spine of rugged peaks are relatively lofty, with many summits over 8000', yet wonderfully untravelled by hikers. The trail system is extensive and diverse, from well maintained to challenging obscure paths, created by adventurous fishermen looking for hidden mountain lakes. Now that the focus is on lakes, let's mention the identity of the highest named body of water in Washington, the austere Libby Lake at 7618'

8000' and above

At least 17 named peaks in the Methow Mountains are over 8000', listed on the right in no specific order.

The loftiest of these is the remote and elusive North Gardner Mountain at 8956', followed by neighboring Gardner Mountain, 8898', and distant Oval Peak, 8795'.


	Courtney Peak Gray Peak Libby Mountain Oval Peak North Gardner Mountain Gardner Mountain Star Peak Mt. Bigelow Raven Ridge Hoodoo Peak Martin Peak Finney Peak Buttermilk Ridge Camel's Hump Reynold's Peak Gilbert Mountain Abernathy peak