Distance

3.0 mi to summit

6.0 mi total

Elevation

10,000 ft start

Vertical

972 ft gain

Time

1 hr 0 min to summit

5 hr 0 min total

Wheeler Peak trailhead to ridgeline and over to Bald Mtn, then traversed to Buck mtn and back to the road

Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, no water source, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

GPS device