Mineral King Loop Day 5
Monarch Lake to Sawtooth TH
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 786 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 7.5 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 786 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Nice downhill grade entire way allows for fast descent.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Forestry or heavy vegetation