Copper Ridge, Hannegan Pass and Peak — Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025

@Mossforever and I did a 2 night trip to Egg Lake. Launched from Hannegan pass trailhead around 1pm on Wed, (9/24). Trail was in great condition all the way to Egg lake (our camping destination, 8.6 miles from trailhead), as well as to the lookout, (our day-hike destination on 9/25). Views are amazing for most of this hike; Baker, Shuksan/Nooksack, and Challenger dominate the skyline after gaining some elevation. This was my first time to Hannegan pass, and despite the mid-week launch in late Sept., there were a dozen+ cars in the parking lot. Seemed that most ppl we passed were trail runners or day hikers.

We arrived at Egg Lake at sunset on 9/24. There was one other group of 3 that welcomed us to the lake and gave us a lay of the land. There are 3 tent sites and 2 privies at the lake, which felt luxurious considering the size of the lake. All 3 tent sites looked nice and had considerable space between, so you should never feel as though you're camping right next to someone. (To the group we saw on Wed evening; I have a piece of gear you left behind, hoping you see this post and we can coordinate getting it back to you)

We left camp Friday after cocooning in our tent to morning rain until almost 10am. We were roused by a visitor, the first person we'd seen in over 24 hrs. This person was with her dog in the national park. We informed her of her folly from across the lake, and we were told "don't worry about it". This self-righteousness was the only blight on an otherwise amazing trip. Sandra, I hope you and Seamus (dog, Irish setter?) had a nice experience but I hope you have the sensibility to abide by national park regulations in the future.