Ascent of Mount Lewis on 2014-08-08| Others in Party: | Mike Brush
| | Date: | Friday, August 8, 2014 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Summit: | 4x4 Vehicle | | Peak: | Mount Lewis | | Location: | USA-Nevada | | Elevation: | 9680 ft / 2950 m |
Ascent Trip ReportTRs by Dennis Poulin and Edward Earl are most helpful for the approach from Battle Mountain. The wide, well graded dirt road for the final 10-mile climb from the Weed Control sign to Mt. Lewis is in unexpectedly first-class condition. A passenger car should have no trouble ascending to the large, flat area (9,601') near the summit, which is topped by a very large FAA radar dome and auxiliary facilities. Two technicians were already at work for the day when we arrived at 8:30A. We then drove back a short distance to park at the saddle from which a rougher side road approaches the actual summit. A high-clearance vehicle should have no trouble driving up this spur. It ends below the rocky summit outcropping, which is conveniently accessed by two well-secured metal ladders. Great views of the general mountainous area, though unfortunately marred by the man-made construction. Cattle noted from upper part of the drive.
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| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 75 ft / 22 m | | Route: | Mt. Lewis Rd-near drive-up | | Trailhead: | 9605 9605 ft / 2927 m | | Grade/Class: | Class 1 | | Quality: | 1 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Open Country | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Clear
Good weather, moderate haze |
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