Del Campo & Gothic Peaks

getting there

From Granite Falls, drive the Mountain Loop Highway ~30 miles to Barlow Pass where the paving ends (2,360 ft). Parking is on the left.

approach & ascent

Walk the road from Barlow Pass for about a mile. Do not cross river. Look for trail on right that leads to Weden Creek Trail and Gothic Basin.  Follow trail up to Foggy Lake (5,200 ft).

del campo peak (6,610 ft)

12 miles round trip with 4,400 feet of elevation gain
diffculty: strenuous 4, technical 5

From Foggy Lake, ascend slopes on north side of lake and then the southeast ridge of Del Campo Peak. The ascend slopes on south side of peak to 6,200 ft and climb the main gully. Exit the gully on to the rock slope about 100 vertical feet before the gully ends.  Ascend the rock slope to the top of the col at ~6,350 ft. Turn left (west) and ascend to the summit.

gothic peak (6,213 ft)

11 miles round trip with 3,900 feet of elevation gain
diffculty: strenuous 4, technical 3

From Foggy Basin traverse clockwise around lake and ascend snow or talus to the north side of the north pinnacle. Ascend small benches through trees to the summit.

del campo & gothic peaks

14 miles round trip with 5,500 feet of elevation gain
diffculty: strenuous 5, technical 5

Climb each peak as described above from Foggy Lake.

• Suitable Activities: Scrambling
• Seasons: July, August, September
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Strenuous 5, Technical 5
• Length: 14.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 5,500 ft
• High Point: 6,610 ft

• Land Manager: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
  Skykomish Ranger District (MBSNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12