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| Hiking | 14.13 Miles |
3,512 AEG |
| | Hiking | 14.13 Miles | 10 Hrs 55 Mns | | 1.59 mph |
| 3,512 ft AEG | 2 Hrs 3 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | | This adventure was started with a 5.15-mile mountain bike ride (black) and finished with the same 5.15-mile bike ride (yellow) of the mostly rugged Kelly Point Road. The hike and climb route (red) was a good way to get this neat Grand Canyon summit. The alternative approach is a long, rough dirt road from the north that would likely be easier on a motorcycle or in a side-by-side rather than a stock 4x4 vehicle. After the three-mile rim hike, we dropped in and worked our way into a drainage that wasn't too brushy. The geology was bizarre with a mix of strata and occasional ledge downclimbs. The Coconino is nearly nonexistent in this part of the canyon. The Supai traverse wasn't as flat as anticipated and involved some significant up and down sections to cross the transversing ravines. There was an old catchment and road near the Hermit saddle where the route became easier. The final approach was on the steep NW side of the peak, where a lower limestone ledge could be bypassed on the left, near the top, to access the obvious SW side route. We scrambled a few chimneys and then ledges to gain the exhilarating broken arete that reached the summit. The day was really windy, which helped moderate the warm temperatures and extend our water supply. It was gratifying to finally tick this one off on a first attempt. There were only four other parties signed in, but I know of several others who weren't signed in that have been to this summit. |
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