From the Silver Creek trailhead, hike northeast, ascending a hill and entering the forest
1. Near 11,100', exit the forest and follow the trail, which parallels Silver Creek on your right. After about 1.5 miles and near 11,300', the trail gets close to the creek
. Continue northeast along Silver Creek, passing several rockslide deposits on the left side of the creek
2. Near 12,000', the terrain opens up to the east
3. Stay on the trail as it curves right (southeast) and enters the basin northeast of Redcloud Peak
4. At this point, you've hiked approximately 3 miles and gained 2,000 feet of elevation
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This area often holds snow in early summer. Head south toward the saddle between Point 13,561' and Redcloud
6, as you zigzag up an easy slope to reach the 13,000-foot saddle
7. Turn right (west) to see the remainder of the route up Redcloud's northeast ridge
8 9. Follow the trail as it curves right before regaining the ridge crest at a higher point
10. Near the top of the ridge, pass over a false summit
11 to reach 13,900', just below the final pitch
12. Follow the final section of the trail to reach the summit
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