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Ascent of Flat Top Mountain on 2011-08-07

Climber: Eric Kassan

Date:

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Flat Top Mountain

Location:

USA-Colorado

Elevation:

12354 ft / 3765 m

Ascent Trip Report

This is an incredible hike for views- from the mountains and lakes to the wildflowers, especially the latter.

The road, while 10 miles or so are dirt, is in great shape and poses no issues for standard cars. The trail 1122 is easy to follow. At the pass over the ridge of Flat Top Mountain, there is a use trail which begins to east, but quickly disappears. Fortunately, the terrain is wide open and it is easy to follow the ridge. The final valley in the ridge still had snow, but was easily traversed. The very top of the mountain (which is nearly flat) consists almost entirely of loose rocks. Fortunately the high point is clearly marked with a large (6'+) cairn.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

2274 ft / 692 m

Elevation Loss:

2274 ft / 692 m

Distance:

9 mi / 14.5 km

Quality:

1 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Open Country, Snow on Ground

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

2174 ft / 662 m

Extra Loss:

100 ft / 30 m

Distance:

4.5 mi / 7.2 km

Route:

Trail 1122 -> west ridge

Trailhead:

Stillwater trailhead 10280 ft / 3133 m

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

2174 ft / 662 m

Extra Gain:

100 ft / 30 m

Distance:

4.5 mi / 7.2 km

Route:

west ridge -> Trail 1122

Trailhead:

Stillwater trailhead 10280 ft / 3133 m

GPS Data for Ascent/Trip

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Peaks: climbed and unclimbed by Eric Kassan
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