From the outhouse parking area
, continue west on the road -
1. After 100 yards, pass a large rock and stay right at a junction -
2. Follow the road 0.75 mile to 11,700' where it gets worse -
3. It's another mile to the upper trailhead but the remaining road is rough and should only be attempted by 4WD vehicles with high clearance and a short wheelbase. Continue to the upper trailhead
, at 12,460' -
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From the upper trailhead, hike northwest across talus on a good trail -
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6. After over 0.25 mile and near 12,600', stay right at a trail junction
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7. Hike a short distance and ascend a few switchbacks before the trail angles into a broad, scree-covered slope -
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9. Now, without a defined trail, pick a line and climb (just left of the slope's center is best) toward the top of this loose, ugly, Class 2 slope -
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11. Reach the top at a 13,560-foot saddle called "Lavender Col." If you felt it was very difficult to get to this point, you may not be ready for the remaining climb and this may be a good place to turn back.
From the col
, turn left to see a gully that ascends northwest toward the summit -
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13. Begin climbing the upper gully -
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15. If there's snow, crampons and axe are recommended. You won't find a trail, so pick your line and continue toward the top -
16. Approximately 30 feet before the gully ends at an overlook, turn left to find a small "V" notch which provides the easiest access to the summit -
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19. Scramble (Easy Class 3) through the notch where you'll notice a bit of exposure on your left as you climb through. Beyond the notch (
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22. Views from the summit
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