Easy scrambles/side trips from Hungry Packer

[SDTrojan]

Hi everyone,

I have a four day backpacking permit from the Lake Sabrina TH at the end of May and was planning to camp at Hungry Packer.
I know and love the location, but since I've been here a few times, and have been getting more into scrambling and off-trail adventures, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for any class III scrambles in the area.
I was considering doing Haeckel and Wallace, although I'm not sure if it would make for a very long day.

I'll be going solo, so although I'm comfortable in class III terrain, I also don't want anything veering into the upper class IV/V ranges.
Aside from scrambling, if anyone has any other side trip recommendations with Hungry Packer as a base, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[c9h13no3]

That area is known for choss more than it is for solid rock. Most of the classic routes I know of in the area involve snow, which at the end of May should be in pretty decent shape. Point Powell, and the various couloirs along the Powell-Thompson-Gilbert-Johnson ridge are all excellent.

If you read an account of going over Thompson-Powell col while it is dry, you'll reconsider your desire to scramble around on the rock there :P.

The classic NW Arete route on Haeckle is cl4.

[texan]

I think the hike to Echo Col is one of my favorites because I like to fish and Echo Lake is good at the right time. Also I like the water fall out of Echo Lake. It will be frozen when you go its too early season, but you can get great views from Echo Col.

Texan

[SDTrojan]

Thanks a lot for the tips! Much appreciated.

[Gazelle]

picture peak

[Harlen]

Gazelle:

picture peak

X2. You can make it into a thrilling climb from the north, or tone it down to class 3.

[SDTrojan]

Thank you. Sounds like the South side is the way to go for Class III for Picture Peak. Will give it a look.