Distance

5.3 mi to summit

7.3 mi total

Elevation

5,310 ft start

6,420 ft max

Vertical

1,765 ft gain

Time

3 hr 15 min to summit

4 hr 27 min total

First we hiked to (and on top of) Cassidy Arch, then we backtracked to the Frying Pan Trail and took it to an overlook I was told about that provided nice views of the full park. After a short break, we headed back down the Fry Pan Trail to a gully and followed an unmarked route to the base of Grand Wash Nipple. An exposed class 3+ friction climb up the south slope to gain the summit was the crux.

Route name

Grand Wash Nipple 7.3 mi route

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

GPS device

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