Distance

7.5 mi to summit

15.9 mi total

Elevation

7,762 ft start

11,914 ft max

Vertical

4,875 ft gain

Time

7 hr 59 min to summit

12 hr 35 min total

We took Trail Canyon up to the North Loop Trail, then took the scree slope up towards Mummy. Instead of turning right toward Mummy Mountain, we turned left and followed the ridgeline. There were many interesting sights on the way to Lee Peak. From Lee, we continued down, then back up the ridge to Rocketship Peak, which I had not been to before. After that, we descended and climbed up the class 4 Devil's Thumb shortcut to Charleston Peak. The weather was starting to look sketchy, so we didn't stay there long. We descended the North Loop Trail back to Trail Canyon. That ridge route was extremely enjoyable! I'll definitely follow that route again!

Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock, weather

Key gear

GPS device