Ascent of Snow Mountain on 1992-11-15Other People: | Solo Ascent Only Party on Mountain | Date: | Sunday, November 15, 1992 | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | Peak: | Snow Mountain | Location: | USA-California | Elevation: | 7056 ft / 2150 m |
Ascent Trip ReportLeft home early and after the drive from Stonyford up the intricate series of roads arrived at the Summit Springs TH at 11:00AM. Much of the route via Cedar Camp is on good trail and easily followed, but there are sections beyond where it is faint and marked by occasional ducks. A rare California Alpine Club register is on the summit. I understand that on a crystal-clear day you can see "forever," but not so today because of the distant haze. Before returning I visited slightly lower Snow Mountain West nearby. Returned to the car at 3:50PM, then drove the 170 miles home. Despite all the driving time, I enjoyed my few hours hiking in the solitude of the Snow Mountain Wilderness |
Summary Total Data | Total Elevation Gain: | 1856 ft / 565 m | Round-Trip Distance: | 8 mi / 12.9 km | Route: | Summit Springs Trail | Trailhead: | Summit Springs TH 5200 ft / 1584 m | Grade/Class: | C | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail | Weather: | Good but hazy | Ascent Statistics | Time: | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | Descent Statistics | Time: | 2 Hours |
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