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Ascent of Elder Benchmark on 2011-02-09

Climber: Don Raether

Other People:

Solo Ascent

Date:

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Motorized Transport to Trailhead:

4x4 Vehicle

Peak:

Elder Benchmark

Location:

USA-California

Elevation:

3433 ft / 1046 m

Ascent Trip Report

Hiked the road from 3rd crossing into Collins Valley. Climbed the East facing Gully to the flat South of the Peak and then up the South slopes to the summit. The Benchmark is East of the highpoint.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

2713 ft / 825 m

Extra Gain:

200 ft / 60 m

Distance:

10 mi / 16.1 km

Route:

East gully & South slope

Trailhead:

3rd crossing, Coyote Canyon 1120 ft / 341 m

Grade/Class:

2-3

Quality:

6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Road Hike, Open Country, Scramble

Weather:

Pleasant, Calm, Clear

Ascent Statistics

Time Up:

4 Hours

Descent Statistics

Time Down:

3 Hours 15 Minutes

GPS Data for Ascent/Trip

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Peaks: climbed and unclimbed by Don Raether
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