Mount Harlan Summit

high start to Mount Harlan Summit

Hiking Severe

Distance: 4.3 km
Ascent: 767 m
Descent: 97 m
Duration: 2-3 hrs

Low Point: 2.4 km
High Point: 3.1 km
Gradient: 17˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 4.3 km, 767 vertical metres of ascent and 97 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Ridge route to the summit, a challenging route find on the downclimb to Col. Bypassed with a long divert to the South

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.