Distance

8.3 km to summit

26.5 km total

Elevation

1,679 m start

3,008 m max

Vertical

1,759 m gain

Time

2 hr 39 min to summit

9 hr 52 min total

Smoky day, so made the best of it by checking out rockbound lake....and then some.

Route name

Helena Ridge 26.5 km route

point-to-point/traverse
Obstacles

stream crossing, blowdowns, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

trekking poles

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