From the parking area, locate a trail that leaves the east side of the parking area just before the road continues over the drainage from Kite Lake -
1. Hike east over the basin and begin the ascent toward the gully that drains between Mt. Bross and "South Bross" -
2. Reach the base of the gully near 12,300' (
3) and easily cross to its south side -
4. Hike up through some steep rocks and turn right (southeast) up terrain south of the gully. Near 12,500' the trail turns back to the left to get closer to the gully. Continue along the south side of the gully (
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6) to 13,100' where the trail turns left to the gully -
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8. Turn left, cross the gully, and follow the trail northwest (hard left) toward the ridge on the north side of the gully. Ascend 200 feet to reach the ridge crest at 13,300' -
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Follow trail segments up the ridge on rocky terrain -
11. Near 13,600', the terrain becomes less rocky (
12) and the trail a bit more defined. On your descent, care must be taken in this area because the gravel-covered trail can be slippery. Follow the trail to the left side of the ridge (
13) where you can see the summit. Continue to 14,000' and intersect the top of the "S" gully that comes up from the west -
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Since 2007, the summit of Bross has officially been closed because the multitude of landowners have not given formal permission to allow hikers. 14ers.com doesn't condone trespassing but if you have permission or intend to gain the summit regardless, follow an unmaintained trail to reach the summit area -
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