Beta Request - Curtis Gilbert

[Doug]

Are there any water sources around Cispus Basin this time of year?

[Fairweather]

Yes. There is a creek/waterfall that crosses the PCT just as you enter the basin from the north. Beautiful - flowers will likely be out now. Climbed CG this way on August 21st, 2003. (See pic) I think this was a normal snow year, so you should be OK, but "Bypass Camp" is much nicer and there is plenty of water. Once across Cispus Pass the route finding is not totally obvious and involves some class 2 scrambling for over 1000 feet to Klickton Divide. Also, keep in mind that the valley head you descend/traverse between Cispus Pass and Klickton Divide lies w/in the Yakima Indian Nation. I've heard this climb is more scenic and shorter from Conrad Meadows/Warm Lake.