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| Hiking | 4.16 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 4.16 Miles | 2 Hrs 1 Min | | 2.06 mph |
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| no partners | | Like a day short of a year ago, I parked behind the Walgreen’s on the northwest corner of Happy Valley Rd. and 67th Ave., then walked a mile north on 67th. (What's the construction on the north side of Happy Valley, between 56th & 62nd?)
I meant to follow @MountainMatt ‘s down route up, but the terrain led me left by 200-300 ft., as I aimed directly at the true summit. It was a 15% slope to the cholla saddle. I managed to avoid punctures.
There were no cholla on the far side of the draw, but it sloped up to 28%. Few boulders to anchor on. Very slippery in spots. Bumped into a stone “fort” / shelter.
I slipped my way upwards to a point 170 ft. below the true summit. I guessed it was a 45% slope: It’s actually 54%. Yikes. Not what I was expecting. Past my comfort zone. I had exercised. I was good. I bailed.
I took a ten-minute breather, picking out a less slippery-looking down route. Still, it took me 25 minutes to descend the first 150 ft., as I butt-scootched most of it. On my feet the rest of the way, I made it back to Walgreen's just before 1pm. It was 82℉.
For a small peak, Ludden is challenging, but I probably won’t try it again.
Rumble Video: https://rumble.com/v75ds5c-hiking-ludde ... ummit.html
Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/1162569453 |
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