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We have camped in the cirque a couple of times, always in mid to late June. Much easier on snow. The SE summit is not hard, but a little tricky getting on to the rock. The first 10 feet is pretty vertical. We took a light rope to rappel back down.

We drove up from Bon Jon pass. Icy there, snow on the road. Had to park about a half mile below the pass. Maybe 45 minutes from car to Little Quil trailhead.

I don't know how to post pics, sorry.

Trip: Mt. Townsend - North side direct Date: 1/27/2007 Trip Report: Best day of the winter. Views of Baker to St. Helens, Seattle skyline. Gear Notes: Snowshoes and crampons. Approach Notes: We went straight up from the road, descended via Little Quilcene trail.