Shalee BlackmerExplorer
I have my heart in Michigan and my mind around the world. Adventurer, travel blogger and outdoor enthusiast. You'll probably find me in the woods.
Fantastic 14er! The reward is well worth the pain. We left the trailhead around 4:30 and summited at 10:15 and had the top all to ourselves. If you're going in early summer (we went June 7) check trail conditions because you might need ice axe/crampons. We passed two groups on the way up who were turned around because they didn't have the proper gear. Also was surprised how many groups were just passing through the keyhole on our way down around 1:30pm. If you go, make sure to start between 3-5am to ensure you summit before afternoon storms have a chance to roll in. The scramble is fun and has insane views the entire time. Well worth the sore legs the next day!
5.0
According to the rangers, on weekends the trailhead parking can fill by 5am. We arrived around 8 and people were parking over a mile away. I had this hike on my list and almost backed out last minute because I expected the lookout to be overcrowded and underwhelming. Although there was a decent crowd at the lookout, there was plenty of space to spread out and hang. The view was even more beautiful than anticipated. SO happy I went forward and hiked it. Easy 10 miler with grand views!
5.0
Took us two attempts to summit via the Mountaineers Route but man was it worth it. The trail is more technical than the Mt Whitney Trail but what you save in distance is incredible. Mountaineers is 5 miles compared to Mt Whitney’s 11. The Chute was covered in snow but made for a fun climb and the Final 400 was a blast! Overall it’s an excellent route for those looking for a bit more of a technical challenge.
5.0
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