Distance

6.8 mi to summit

15.4 mi total

Elevation

7,970 ft start

13,496 ft max

Vertical

5,691 ft gain

Time

5 hr 52 min to summit

11 hr 42 min total

A longer and harder day than I thought it would be. The mines were quite pleasant! One of the more interesting climbs I've done in the Sierra. The final push up from the mine to the summit was loose and the rock surprisingly sharp;

Obstacles

road/access issues, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

wine