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Ascent of Palen Mountains High Point on 2012-03-22

Climber: Don Raether

Others in Party:

Don E.

Date:

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Motorized Transport to Trailhead:

Hi-Clearance Vehicle

Peak:

Palen Mountains High Point

Location:

USA-California

Elevation:

3848 ft / 1172 m

Ascent Trip Report

Spent the night at the "2wd" point. The road is quite rough in spots. We climbed over the high points on the ridge, but by-passed them on the way down. Very fun. Great views! We also visited "Red Top Pass on the way down.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

2648 ft / 807 m

Distance:

5.6 mi / 9 km

Route:

West &South ridge

Trailhead:

End of road 1200 ft / 365 m

Grade/Class:

Quality:

7 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Open Country, Scramble, Exposed Scramble

Weather:

Pleasant, Calm, Clear

Ascent Statistics

Time Up:

3 Hours 45 Minutes

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