Pennsylvania Mountain
Southeast RidgeDifficulty Class 1
Start11,716 feet
Summit13,013 feet
Total Gain1,500 feet
RT Length4.75 miles
Authorkalestew
Last UpdatedSep 2021
Trailhead
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Route
From the trailhead, hike northwest about 100 or so yards and keep left at a cairn marking a trail split. The righthand trail will take you down into the willows. Continue straight as you leave the already-sparse trees to gain your first tundra slope.
At about 11,900 feet, the trail ascends to another bench-like area along the SE ridge and begins to fade out. Continue in a NW direction towards the obvious slope, just following the ridge as it ascends more steeply, which starts at about 12,200 feet. This is also where snow typically holds, so you might pause here to put snowshoes on in the winter.
Sticking to the ridge, you will soon cross a 12,871 foot marker. This is also where you will typically get a clear view of the Sherman-Sheridan range. You have one more slope to gain after this dropping down about 200 feet and crossing a broad basin over to the final slope. During this final walk to the summit, you will cross by a number of mining ruins.
At about 11,900 feet, the trail ascends to another bench-like area along the SE ridge and begins to fade out. Continue in a NW direction towards the obvious slope, just following the ridge as it ascends more steeply, which starts at about 12,200 feet. This is also where snow typically holds, so you might pause here to put snowshoes on in the winter.
Sticking to the ridge, you will soon cross a 12,871 foot marker. This is also where you will typically get a clear view of the Sherman-Sheridan range. You have one more slope to gain after this dropping down about 200 feet and crossing a broad basin over to the final slope. During this final walk to the summit, you will cross by a number of mining ruins.
Skiing?
Ski-able, but grade doesn't exceed 25%
Notes
Parking lot is accessible season-round, which makes for an easy all-season low 13er. Described as a pleasant uphill stroll in most guidebooks.
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