From the trailhead, hike south on the Rock of Ages (#429) trail. Shortly after leaving the trailhead, stay left -
1. After walking over a mile, turn left to begin your ascent out of Elk Creek Basin -
2. Follow the trail northeast (
3) over the ridge separating Elk and Silver Pick basins and enter Silver Pick Basin, near 11,400' -
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Once in Silver Pick, stay on the designated (and hopefully signed) road/trail as you ascend through the basin -
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7. Near 12,100', the road turns left and goes around a small hill to reach a dilapidated stone building. Walk past the building and look for a rugged trail on the left -
10. Follow it east onto talus before turning south toward the broad, steep slope at the end of the basin -
11. Grind up steeper terrain as the trail swings right and then left toward the Rock of Ages saddle -
12. Carefully staying on the established trail, continue southeast to the saddle -
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