But let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream!
Amos 5:24 NIV
- Mount Bullon (Mount Bullen) (summitpost.org)
Mount Bullon (Bullen per Fred Beckey) is an impressively rugged peak located six miles southwest of Darrington, Washington. If it were located in a different part of Snohomish County, it would probably be a fairly popular destination for peak baggers. Unfortunately for Mount Bullon, it is hopelessly out-classed by its higher neighbors. Three Fingers Mountain and Whitehorse Mountain are each located less than two miles away, making Mount Bullon appear insignificant by comparison. Unlike Three Fingers and Whitehorse, Mount Bullon has no approach trail, which has doomed it to a life of solitude and neglect. This is unfortunate, as this peak has a lot going for it. The scenery on this climb is absolutely incredible, and the local area offers six alpine lakes, three additional peaks to climb, and a plethora of mountain goats to keep you entertained. I can honestly say that this was my favorite trip of the year, and I will be back. While Mount Bullon could be accomplished as a day climb, I would highly recommend it as part of an overnight trip. The approach is just difficult enough to justify a two day trip, and besides, you will find plenty to do once you get there.
- Mount Bullen (Wikipedia)
Mount Bullen is a 5,978-foot-elevation (1,822 m) mountain summit located at the western edge of the North Cascades, in Snohomish County of Washington state. It is situated 20 mi (32 km) east of the community of Arlington, Washington, in the Boulder River Wilderness, on land managed by Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Nearby neighbors include line parent Whitehorse Mountain, 1.44 mi (2.32 km) to the northeast and Three Fingers, 1.84 mi (2.96 km) to the south. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into headwaters of the Boulder River. Topographic relief is significant as the southeast aspect rises 2,000 feet (610 meters) above Bullen Lake in approximately one-half mile, and the west aspect rises 4,200 feet (1,300 meters) above Boulder River in two miles.