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Ascent of Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness High Point on 2010-01-10

Climber: Eric Kassan

Others in Party:

Angela Kassan

Date:

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness High Point

Location:

USA-Nevada

Elevation:

5120 ft / 1560 m

Ascent Trip Report

Easy peak with some nice views of not only the Joshua Tree forest, but also any surrounding mountains including Spirit Mountain to the southeast.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

360 ft / 109 m

Elevation Loss:

360 ft / 109 m

Distance:

2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Quality:

1 (on a subjective 1-10 scale)

Route Conditions:

Road Hike, Open Country

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

340 ft / 103 m

Extra Loss:

20 ft / 6 m

Distance:

1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Route:

Dirt roads to pass north of peak, then ridgeline

Trailhead:

Highway 164, south of peak 4800 ft / 1463 m

Time Up:

45 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Elevation Loss:

340 ft / 103 m

Extra Gain:

20 ft / 6 m

Distance:

1.4 mi / 2.2 km

Route:

ridgeline to pass north of peak, then dirt roads

Trailhead:

Highway 164, south of peak 4800 ft / 1463 m

Time Down:

45 Minutes

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