Distance

5.1 mi to summit

11.8 mi total

Elevation

9,202 ft start

13,789 ft max

Vertical

5,143 ft gain

Time

4 hr 24 min to summit

11 hr 31 min total

I parked at the trailhead by the snowmobile shop and headed up the basin between Mt. Aetna and Taylor. I missed my turn off the main road, but found a trail that got me back on track. There's a lot of old mines & structures scattered around the area and I crossed some avalanche debris walking over to Taylor's ridge. I probably didn't choose the best route up the ridge, but eventually made the summit. I followed the ridge over to Mt. Aetna and descended back to the road, arriving just as the rain started.

Route to summit

None

loop
Obstacles

routefinding, rockfall/loose rock

Key gear

no info yet