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Ascent of Pikes Peak on 2011-08-13

Climber: Eric Kassan

Others in Party:

Tim Newman

Date:

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Pikes Peak

Location:

USA-Colorado

Elevation:

14110 ft / 4300 m

Ascent Trip Report

This was a good trail, and a great alternative to driving all the way to the summit. While the details of the hike may seem tame, the fact that it's almost all above 13,000' makes it somewhat challenging.

While one could start this hike from a higher turnout, I recommend starting from Devils Playground as the initial flat mile or so helps one acclimatize, as the final push is rather steep.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

1280 ft / 389 m

Quality:

3 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Unmaintained Trail, Open Country, Scramble

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

1280 ft / 389 m

Extra Loss:

100 ft / 30 m

Distance:

2.7 mi / 4.3 km

Route:

Northwest ridge trail

Trailhead:

Devils Playground turnout 12930 ft / 3941 m

Time Up:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Descent Statistics

GPS Data for Ascent/Trip

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Peaks: climbed and unclimbed by Eric Kassan
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