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2 summits • 5.1 mi • 7,618 ft gain • 2 hr 46 min
1 summit • 7.2 mi • 2,529 ft gain • 5 hr 21 min
1 summit • 8.1 mi • 1,984 ft gain • 6 hr 20 min
1 summit • 8.5 mi • 2,448 ft gain • 7 hr 18 min
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"Started off with a rainy morning this Tuesday Jan 18th 2020. Had plans to hike in Red Rock but changed to this awesome loop for the weather. We had low hanging clouds throughout the day that kept us cool and made for some great pictures. Iron Cross (The King) to the Queen to the Jack to Quo Vadis and White Gold 7. Descended the scree on the north side of White Gold 7 to finish this loop in under 6 miles. Awesome peaks all around, two thumbs up. Would do it again! " — DudeAlmighty • Jan 18, 2022
"What a day! There was an 80% chance of rain, but I still wanted to get out. I asked Paula if she was interested in hiking in the rain & she agreed (on her birthday!). Her and Harlan met me at the trailhead at 8am and we set off for Iron Cross Peak (The King). I was slow moving up the hill, due to a problem with my calf, but eventually topped out. The winds were horrendous, so we kept moving, hitting The Queen, The Jack, Quo Vadis, then finally White Gold #7. We split up (accidentally) for the return trip, but everyone made it back safe. There wasn't too much rain, but the wind was seriously unbearable. Today was full of internal struggle, but we pushed on!" — Kevin • Feb 2, 2019
"2.2.19. 5.1 Peaks in 51 MPH wind on my 51st Bday w/ Kevin Humes & Harlan Stockman. 7 miles, 2,500’ gain bagging the cluster of “Chess Board” peaks on the top of ‘Ho’ Ridge. These peaks on the edge of town are surprisingly spectacular. King, Queen, Jack, Quo Vadis (mini Quo Vadis) and White Gold #7. It was hard and the wind made me want to cry but we endured. Highest winds I’ve ever hiked in. It threw me around like a rag doll. I suspect it was in the 60MPH range. Great way to celebrate Ground Hog Day." — paula.raimondi • Feb 2, 2019
"I Went on a NYD peak tour. I was nearly finished the 5 peak cluster near Dutchmans Pass after yesterday 3 peak hike. 4th out of 5 was the Jack. I took the Durango for a closer approach. I Went up a creepy shotgun shell and trash littered canyon, scrambled up a rough talus slope using some sheep trails and then up the loose serrated shale covered summit. It was a tough route for the 1.75 miles/500' gain round trip. The hillbilly's shooting guns and the sound of bullets wizzing through the canyons made it even more unnerving. I left there and picked up my sister for a late day (1st time for both of us) peak of Lava Butte. Wow! The views on that one were the best that I've seen of that area ever!!!! It far exceeded my expectations! We finished right at dark! Great NYD!" — paula.raimondi • Jan 1, 2017