Ascent of Griffith Peak on 2008-10-24| Date: | Friday, October 24, 2008 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Griffith Peak | | Location: | USA-Nevada | | Elevation: | 11060 ft / 3371 m |
Ascent Trip ReportI took the day off from work, and decided to go for Griffith Peak. It was quite an experience- I didn't see another person until well on my way down. The Charleston Peak South Loop trail is easy to follow, though often the ground is very rocky. Once at the trail junction, the trail to the summit of Griffith Peak started off easy enough, but soon there was an unmarked junction. I chose the less steep trail to the right. It probably was for the best, though I did need to go off trail to get the summit. Taking the direct route back it was much steeper, so I'm glad I made that mistake. At the summit, there was absolutely no wind, and the birds and insects had evidently left for the winter, so there was absolute silence - awesome!
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| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 3571 ft / 1087 m | | Elevation Loss: | 3571 ft / 1087 m | | Distance: | 8 mi / 12.9 km | | Quality: | 4 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Open Country | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Ascent Statistics | | Elevation Gain: | 3496 ft / 1065 m | | Extra Loss: | 75 ft / 22 m | | Distance: | 4 mi / 6.4 km | | Route: | South Loop Tr. to Griffith Pk Tr. to scramble | | Trailhead: | Cathedral Rock parking area 7639 ft / 2328 m | | Time Up: | 3 Hours 15 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Elevation Loss: | 3496 ft / 1065 m | | Extra Gain: | 75 ft / 22 m | | Distance: | 4 mi / 6.4 km | | Route: | Griffith Peak Trail to South Loop Trail | | Trailhead: | Cathedral Rock parking area 7639 ft / 2328 m | | Time Down: | 1 Hours 45 Minutes |
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