Tuckerman and Lions Head

Hike up Tuckerman Ravine and down Lions Head

Hiking Severe

Distance: 9.9 km
Ascent: 962 m
Descent: 963 m
Duration: 3-4 hrs

Low Point: 619 m
High Point: 1.6 km
Gradient: 26˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between May and December. From a low point of 619 m to the maximum altitude of 1.6 km, the route covers 9.9 km, 962 vertical metres of ascent and 963 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Beautiful hike up Tuckerman Ravine with excellent views. It's a very well travelled trail so expect to see plenty of others on your journey. This hike is a great way to get used to hiking above treeline and doing harder hikes.

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.