Distance

7.5 mi to summit

16.3 mi total

Elevation

no info yet

Vertical

5,421 ft gain

Time

1 hr 30 min to summit

4 hr 0 min total

we enjoyed a challenging hike of the Lower Great Range from Gothics to LWJ via the Ore Bed Trail to the Gothics chains. Last January we enjoyed this trail but a storm came in and so we didn't get to climb LWJ. This time we completed the range but the conditions tried their hardest not to allow it - slippery snow up the slide, high wind gusts on the icy chains and what seemed like endless 2' - 3' deep snow to break trail through led to a challenging but very fun day to reach 46W #32!

Obstacles

snow on route

Key gear

crampons