- Mount Index (summitpost.org)
Mt. Index is a Cascade Range classic. The views of the mountain from HWY 2 are awesome and seen by many each year. There are three peaks to the legendary summit ridge, commonly known as the North, Middle and Main Peak. Even though the approach is fairly close to civilization, not too many folks climb the mountain in any given season. The easiest route on the main peak is somewhat “non-technical” and is approached from the west and a moderate scree/snow climb doable in a day for a determined and fit hiker.
- Mount Index (wa100.dnr.wa.gov)
Mount Index, named after the nearby town of Index, is an impressive granite slab known for its exposed summit ridge and incredible views. The towering 6,000-foot peak rises majestically above Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, inviting experienced mountaineers to make the tough climb to the summit. Lake Serene, located on the slopes below, provides a gorgeous panorama of the granite behemoth without the need for technical climbing skills—the steep but rewarding trail up to the lake is a popular hike in the area. The Index valley is also home to a secluded network of crystal-clear sub-alpine lakes, cascading falls, wild rivers, and stunning granite cliff faces, with plenty of opportunities for swimming, rafting, and fishing in waters that are loaded with salmon and rainbow trout. At the edges of the valley, granite cliffs extend upward hundreds of feet from the valley floor, drawing rock climbers from around the country.
- Mount Index (Wikipedia)
Mount Index is a peak in the central part of the Cascade Range of Washington state. It lies just south of the Skykomish River and U.S. Route 2, at the western edge of the Cascades. Despite its low elevation relative to peaks higher in the Cascades, it is a famous and dramatic landmark due to its topographic prominence. It comprises three pointed spires which rise steeply from a very low base. The main peak is the southernmost of the three, while the North Peak rises even more steeply above the valley. For example, it rises more than 4,250 ft (1,300 m) above the lower slopes on the northeast side in less than 1 horizontal mile (1.6 km).