Distance

1.2 mi to summit

3.5 mi total

Elevation

5,434 ft start

6,680 ft max

Vertical

1,447 ft gain

Time

2 hr 25 min to summit

5 hr 8 min total

Very scenic and interesting scramble near the top. Wintery conditions and deep snow made it spicy (Class 4). Hard to comment to difficulty when it's dry. For more information on the route, see: https://www.summitpost.org/nippletop/847192

Route name

Nippletop 3.5 mi route

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

no info yet