Distance
6.5 mi to summit
12.3 mi total
Elevation
11,104 ft start
13,798 ft max
Vertical
2,597 ft gain
Time
3 hr 18 min to summit
5 hr 34 min total
19.6km with 850m gain in 5:30hrs. Mostly clear skies, some clouds by the end; surprisingly many cars at the trailhead upon return. Descended via a shorter route (North Pit road plus old trail). If not for the elevation, would've been an easy hike.
Route name
out-and-back
Obstacles
routefinding, no water source, rockfall/loose rock, weather
Key gear
trekking poles, GPS device
