Distance

1.6 mi to summit

10.2 mi total

Elevation

10,184 ft start

13,079 ft max

Vertical

3,687 ft gain

Time

2 hr 4 min to summit

8 hr 38 min total

I started from the Jefferson Lake parking lot at dawn and hiked along the shore until I reached what I thought was the ridge that led to the summit. It was steep going up through the trees, but I was on the summit in no time. I continued on to Pt. 12,567, Whale Peak, Glacier Peak, and Pt. 12,245.

Route name

South Ridge

Obstacles

bushwhacking

Key gear

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