3 m away
Little Bear Peak
One of the most technical and coveted 14er summits.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 4.6 km
- Ascent
- 715 m
- Descent
- 715 m
Blanca Peak
Traditional Northwest ridge up Blanca Peak
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 788 m
- Descent
- 7 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 4.4 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.6 km to the maximum altitude of 4.4 km, the route covers 4.1 km, 788 vertical metres of ascent and 7 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Traditional Northwest ridge up Blanca Peak
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Features
- Alpine
- Summit Hike
Similar routes nearby
3 m away
Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point
Tag two lofty summits on the Blanca Massif.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 967 m
- Descent
- 967 m
6.9 km away
South Zapata Lake
A secluded alpine lake trek.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 973 m
- Descent
- 973 m
7 km away
Mount Lindsey
One of the four 14er summits in the Sierra Blanca Massif.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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