4.2 mi to summit
8.2 mi total
838 ft start
4,793 ft max
3,931 ft gain
2 hr 27 min to summit
4 hr 30 min total
Hiked to Teneriffe / Kamikaze Falls and then to the summit via the Kamikaze trail. This trail starts off with a gradual incline and then transitions to switchbacks to the Falls. The switchbacks then transition to what is essentially straight up the ridge to the summit. We encountered ice and snow during the last part of the hike up to the summit. We put on our micro spikes and we were able to hike with pretty good traction. It would be difficult to make it to the summit without microspikes or cramptons. It was very cold with a strong wind on the summit so we snapped a few pictures and started our descent after a few minutes on the summit. Coming down requires some careful foot work given the steepness of the trail. The trail is well all the way to the summit with either hatchet marks on trees along the way or well established footprints in the snow. Overall, a great hike and excellent workout.
snow on route, Trail is very steep and slippery in areas that are muddy or icey
trekking poles, microspikes