Ascent of Musala on 2011-06-13| Date: | Monday, June 13, 2011 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Musala | | Location: | Bulgaria | | Elevation: | 9596 ft / 2924 m |
Ascent Trip ReportA tough hike. Chair lifts will not begin running until 18 June, so we had to walk from Bovorets. It was foggy and rained. Lots of snow near the top. Instead of taking the trail near the top, we took the cables. It saved a lot of time. Rained on the way down. |
The meteorological station on the summit of Musala, the highest peak in Bulgaria and the Balkans (2011-06-13). Photo by Andrew Rankine.
Click here for larger-size photo. | | Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 5259 ft / 1602 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 18.4 mi / 29.6 km | | Route: | Musala Trail (red trail) | | Trailhead: | Bovorets 4337 ft / 1321 m |
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