Distance

7.3 km to summit

13.4 km total

Elevation

17 m start

963 m max

Vertical

1,028 m gain

Time

2 hr 54 min to summit

5 hr 40 min total

It was the first of the three major peaks we were hitting up in the UK. As in typical Irish fashion, we had rain. However, the wind and cold is what really made us almost call it. The bogs are muddy and got our feet wet. Waterproof boots and poncho's would come in handy. Poles are extremely helpful through the bog. We took the Carrauntoohil Loop, coming down the Devil's Ladder, which was fun! I'd hate to go up that way, mostly because I'm short. It was foggy at the top, so we didn't get much in the way of a view. None the less, it's still a beautiful hike and lots of fun. We downloaded a gpx and had gps up, especially at the top where the trail was nonexistent and it was hard to see.

First time I've ever seen pink and blue sheep :)

Route name

Carrauntoohil 13.4 km route

loop
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock, weather

Key gear

mountaineering boots, GPS device

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