Huron Peak Trip Report 08/30/2015

Peak(s):	Huron Peak - 14,006 feet
Date Posted:	08/30/2015
Modified:	09/01/2015
Date Climbed:	08/30/2015
Author:	bleske

Southwest Slopes trail not detectable from peak
Since the two trails to the peak are of similar length and difficulty, we figured we'd hike the mountain as a part of a loop instead of out-and-back. The primary Northwest Slopes route was well traveled and very clear to follow all the way to the peak. The Southwest Slopes route, starting from the peak, seemed to be non-existent. We kept coming back to the ridge where the route should be according to the map, then descending over loose rock trying to make the safest passage. Eventually, after failing to find the "path" further and further down, we ended up descending down a rock slide field. After the descent we searched for the path in the valley where it should be according to the map, but could not find it there either. We found a few small trails that looked like animal trails, but certainly no maintained/well traveled paths that would be easy to follow. After hiking through the forest down the valley, we finally found the path perhaps a mile and a half shy of the trailhead. There was a large number of felled trees across the path that have not been cut of cleared away, giving the impression that the path has not been cleared in a few years. But we were able to follow the trail until it joined with the well-worn Lake Ann Trail. Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):

Southwest Slopes trail not detectable from peak

Since the two trails to the peak are of similar length and difficulty, we figured we'd hike the mountain as a part of a loop instead of out-and-back. The primary Northwest Slopes route was well traveled and very clear to follow all the way to the peak. The Southwest Slopes route, starting from the peak, seemed to be non-existent. We kept coming back to the ridge where the route should be according to the map, then descending over loose rock trying to make the safest passage. Eventually, after failing to find the "path" further and further down, we ended up descending down a rock slide field. After the descent we searched for the path in the valley where it should be according to the map, but could not find it there either. We found a few small trails that looked like animal trails, but certainly no maintained/well traveled paths that would be easy to follow. After hiking through the forest down the valley, we finally found the path perhaps a mile and a half shy of the trailhead. There was a large number of felled trees across the path that have not been cut of cleared away, giving the impression that the path has not been cleared in a few years. But we were able to follow the trail until it joined with the well-worn Lake Ann Trail.

Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):

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