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I originally planned to climb Basalt Peak North of Lake Wenatchee, but was stopped by snow on the road several miles from the trailhead. Arrowhead Mountain was my backup, but the pull off for the more popular route from the north was a bit sketchy, so I went in search of an alternative. The Whitepine Trailhead looked promising but crossing the creek did not, luckily I stumbled upon a unmarked campsite on a spur just north with a gated bridge over the Creek.
Besides some minor bushwhacking, route-finding was fairly simple between the abandoned road and some game trails. Soon enough I was ascending the East ridge of Arrowhead with the summit in sight. Some wildflowers appeared just before I hit snow around 4000'. Snowshoes weren't necessary, but I prefer to carry them on my feet rather than in the pack.
The summit was clouded in for my entire stay. I did get a brief look at the ridge to Jim Hill. Somewhere on the descent I lost a map and compass in a map bag.
6.5 miles 3800' elevation gain
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