Granite Mountain

Granite Mountain Summit

Hiking Severe

Distance: 13 km
Ascent: 1.1 km
Descent: 1.1 km
Duration: 4-5 hrs

Low Point: 571 m
High Point: 1.7 km
Gradient: 13˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between July and October. From a low point of 571 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 13 km, 1122 vertical metres of ascent and 1122 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Granite Mountain

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.

Extreme Exposure

Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.

Remoteness

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

Features

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