Cunningham Pass – Backpack

Tough Scramble on the N. Fork of Tunnel Creek
Hike the tunnel creek trail (2.9 mi/4.7 km, 3700 ft/1173m) past the shelter to the stock crossing just before it crosses Tunnel Creek. Follow a way trial heading almost due west. The route is marked with surveys flagging and blazes on the trees. The route parallels the north fork of Tunnel Creek for (0.75 mi, up to 4200 ft elevation) where it enters a boulder field. The trail re-enters a forest for a short while, then enters the first of two distinct meadows (0.75 mi, at 4500 ft elevation), the first having the remnant of a cabin and a few campsites. Water may be scarce here. After the meadow the route re-enters the forest briefly then enters the second and larger meadow. The area is littered with avalanche debris and giant pillow basalt boulders. Two campsites are in the eastern side of the meadow, but no water is available, except snow. The trail ends here (2.1 mi/3.2 km, 4750 ft/1448 m) and beyond here the route becomes significantly harder. The experienced hiker/climber may choose to continue further up the valley to Cunningham Pass (6300 ft/1920 m).
Hope it to explore access to Mt Constance Ridgeline. Recommend – scree gaiters, hike poles,