Through the west face up to mount Zas
Very steep “climb” up to Zas (only for experienced off-trail hikers!)
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 616 m
- Descent
- 615 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 372 m
- High Point
- 979 m
- Gradient
- 26˚
If you are an experienced and very fit off-trail hiker, you might want to try this alternative route to Zas, by following a steep washed out, dry creek almost all the way up to the southern rim of Zas. Cautiously crawl up the last, very steep and somewhat exposed 50 meters to reach the rim.
Description
Only do this exposed hike with experienced company and let people know about your plans, as this is a very remote and challenging access to Zas.
The track shown on fatmap is indicative only. It does not follow any hiking path on the way up and on the last kilometer of the way down, as you need to “cross over” to the starting point.
ONLY DO THIS LOOK HIKE COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
!!! DO NOT DO IT IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED IN FINDING YOUR PATH OFF-TRAIL AND IN HIKING IN STEEP MOUNTAIN AREAS !!!
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.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Summit Hike