"9/18/25: From Mount Neva, after a summit break, we detoxed from the “impromptu” mixed climb (see Neva TR) along the saddle and west slopes of Jasper, slowing down at times to scamper over the various steps along the way. A brief talus hop led to the summit and another brief break out of the increasing winds. The route-finding down to Diamond Lake along the East Ridge kept us honest with an occasional C3 decent and another C3 ascent until we finally found a somewhat reasonable talus/scree hop down to below Upper Diamond Lake. An unexpected traverse above some willows led us across a couple of cascades and then further down towards the main lake where we stayed north and ultimately picked up the Diamond Lake Trl. After crossing the foot bridge and checking out the small waterfall, we decided to try for the “short cut” back along the 4th of July Rd. This turned out to be a mix of social trail and bushwhack until we eventually found the road proper where it suddenly had disappeared and became disused. Thankfully smooth sailing back to the campground area and the parking lot. Another quite eventful day in the Indian Peaks of Colorado! (10.3/3430)" — LoneWolf • Sep 18, 2025

"I came up the Hessie trail from Eldora and made my way to the far end of Jasper Lake. I lost the trail to Storm Lake at some point and decided to head up the ridge to Pt. 12,695. I walked over to Mount Jasper and reached the summit as skies were turning dark with storm clouds. I quickly descended and walked over to the Devil's Thumb trail and returned to the trailhead." — WaxDr • Aug 17, 2018