Ascent of Fish Mountain on 2009-08-22| Date: | Saturday, August 22, 2009 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Fish Mountain | | Location: | USA-Oregon | | Elevation: | 6783 ft / 2067 m |
Ascent Trip ReportI drove to the trailhead that serves both Fish Mountain and Castle Rock without getting lost. I soon got oriented and headed out the trail to the east. I knew I had to climb this south end of Fish Mountain, but it was a little brushy. I hoped to find a better route down the trail a little. Within a short distance I saw an opening and headed off to my left into the brush towards the top of the ridge. Climbing was not difficult. I just chose the path of least resistance and kept going up. Soon I was on top of the ridge itself and I knew all I had to do was follow it to the summit. I encountered a few rocky obstacles on the ridge and had to find my way up through these large boulder areas.
Views started appearing as I gained elevation. I could see Rabbit Ears and Castle Rock my destinations for later in the day. It was a nice clear day and not too hot for August. I kept going and soon I was on the summit. I came back down the same way I went up. The total hike was about 1.75 miles, gained 880 ft elevation, and only took 1 ¼ hours. My next objective was Castle Rock.
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| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 880 ft / 268 m | | Elevation Loss: | 880 ft / 268 m | | Distance: | 1.7 mi / 2.8 km | | Route Conditions: | Unmaintained Trail, Open Country | | Ascent Statistics | | Elevation Gain: | 880 ft / 268 m | | Distance: | 0.9 mi / 1.4 km | | Route: | From end of road | | Trailhead: | 5903 ft / 1799 m | | Descent Statistics | | Elevation Loss: | 880 ft / 268 m | | Distance: | 0.9 mi / 1.4 km | | Trailhead: | 5903 ft / 1799 m |
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