Boundary Way, Cowap Peak — Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025

A great alternative to the Damfino to Excelsior Peak hike, and there's a good chance you'll have the route to yourself. Starting from the Damfino trailhead, we went Damfino Lakes trail > Canyon Ridge trail > Boundary Way trail > then up the Cowap Peak spur trail. All of that in just 2.2 miles one way. No technical ability needed. There are fantastic, 360 degree views at the summit, including Baker and Shuksan to the south, and north into Canada (with some wildfire smoke that direction). We skipped the exposed mini scramble to the actual peak.

4.4 miles round-trip. Approx 1300 ft elevation gain. 2 hrs 45 mins. 8 cars in the parking lot at 3:30pm on a bluebird Sunday.