West Ridge of Forbidden Peak C2C
The west ridge of Forbidden peak is one of the 50 american classics and sits in the heart of the North Cascades of Washington state. It challenges hikers and runners to gain the steep basin to reach the summit. The route starts at the boston basin trailhead at 3,223 ft and finishes at 8,783 ft returning to the car for a 8mi loop and 5,603 ft of vert packing in a solid day of mixed skills. The route starts at the Boston Basin trailhead with light running and steep trails to Boston Basin high camp at about 6,500 ft.