Distance

5.8 mi to summit

11.5 mi total

Elevation

2,583 ft start

5,433 ft max

Vertical

2,883 ft gain

Time

4 hr 13 min to summit

7 hr 26 min total

We took the Southern route up Muddy Mountains Highpoint. We followed the road as far as we could go, and proceeded up the wash from there on foot. The wash was long - much longer than I thought (it seemed interminable on the way back) before hitting the climb up to the saddle. From the saddle, the going was fairly easy - uphill, but easy-to-navigate terrain. Seeing the original summit register with signatures dating all the way back to 1976 was a cool experience! The wind got rather raw and nasty at the peak after we ate, so we descended quickly. Other than the wind, the weather was perfect. A great day!

Route name

Southern Route

out-and-back
Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

GPS device