This is a seldom climbed peak deep in the heart of the North Cascades National Park. The North Cascades and the Picket Range are infamous for their rugged peaks and burly approaches, Whatcom Peak is no exception. There are two variations listed here to Whatcom Peak.

All of Big Sur is epic and amazing, and Silver Peak Wilderness is no exception. Huge peaks rising out of the Pacific Ocean, gurgling creeks, the southernmost grove of natural occurring Coastal Redwoods, expansive views, and an astounding amount of variety and diversity is what defines this amazing area. The route goes around the namesake peak of the wilderness. In the counter clockwise (CCW) direction, you start with a long climb up the Salmon Creek Trail. You then hit the ridge road for a few hundred meters, before merging onto the Cruikshank trail.

The Snoqualmie Valley Trail is a 31-mile trail that parallels the river and occupies the historic path of a spur line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. The trail offers the opportunity to get out and explore one of the most beautiful agricultural valleys in the region.