Climbed from pass between Spangle and Ardeth Lakes on Day 3 of a 5 day loop trip. Mostly class 2 with a class 3 blocky section at the top. Gorgeous views on a clear day.
gbrill - Sep 1, 2014 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2014
Beautiful Views!!
Part of a multi-day hike. Camped at Edna Lake and headed up the west ridge of Glens Peak via the saddle above Ardeth Lake.
idpeakgirl - Aug 11, 2013 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
West Ridge/From Saddle above Ardeth
Day 2 of 4. Backpacked the 12 miles into Ardeth lake from Yellowbelly lake the day before. Hiked with some scrambling to this tauntingly prominent peak. Incredible 360 views on a clear day. Heaven on earth for sure. How many people get to see and do this, really?! Back at the saddle, we dropped into the Spangles, Ingeborg, and Rock Slide (the most photogenic) lakes. Smoke moved in late afternoon, and we felt super lucky to have gotten a clear day up til then. Awesome!
Super Dave - Nov 30, 2011 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2011
East Ridge
Great peak in a great area. Climbed the east ridge from Ten Lake Basin during an excellent backpacking trip. Tried to stay true to the ridge, but had to retreat to the south face because of some exposed Class 4 I didn’t want to tackle since I was solo. Trip Report
Camped at Ardeth and had a whole day to summit Glens and explore in Ten Lakes Basin. Quite a treat for a kid from the Washington Cascades. No summit register found, just old rusted cans.
I did Glens Peak as park of a Scout backpacking trip from Atlanta to Redfish this past week. The area is incredible and the peak is easy if you're in the neighborhood. It really is quite remote but is an excellent side trip for a backpacking trip in the area. I did it via the west ridge from the pass above Spangle Lakes. GREAT view!
SawtoothSean - Jul 9, 2010 1:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2008
It worked
Took a big chance and thought the ridgeline above Toxaway would allow access to the Glens Peak East Ridge. Luckily it worked out and I was able to do this in a day. Still at 21 miles 6100 feet, it's a long day. The lakes near Glens are spectacular!
Scrambling Man - Jul 23, 2016 7:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2008
Splendid ViewsDid this as a side trip while backpacking between Spangle Lake and Ardeth. Great views. Easy ridge hike from the trail.
mjholmes - Jul 20, 2015 2:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2015
Worthy Backpack Side TripClimbed from pass between Spangle and Ardeth Lakes on Day 3 of a 5 day loop trip. Mostly class 2 with a class 3 blocky section at the top. Gorgeous views on a clear day.
gbrill - Sep 1, 2014 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2014
Beautiful Views!!Part of a multi-day hike. Camped at Edna Lake and headed up the west ridge of Glens Peak via the saddle above Ardeth Lake.
idpeakgirl - Aug 11, 2013 11:33 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2013
West Ridge/From Saddle above ArdethDay 2 of 4. Backpacked the 12 miles into Ardeth lake from Yellowbelly lake the day before. Hiked with some scrambling to this tauntingly prominent peak. Incredible 360 views on a clear day. Heaven on earth for sure. How many people get to see and do this, really?! Back at the saddle, we dropped into the Spangles, Ingeborg, and Rock Slide (the most photogenic) lakes. Smoke moved in late afternoon, and we felt super lucky to have gotten a clear day up til then. Awesome!
Super Dave - Nov 30, 2011 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2011
East RidgeGreat peak in a great area. Climbed the east ridge from Ten Lake Basin during an excellent backpacking trip. Tried to stay true to the ridge, but had to retreat to the south face because of some exposed Class 4 I didn’t want to tackle since I was solo. Trip Report
jkuresman - Sep 16, 2010 2:43 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2010
West RidgeCamped at Ardeth and had a whole day to summit Glens and explore in Ten Lakes Basin. Quite a treat for a kid from the Washington Cascades. No summit register found, just old rusted cans.
mtybumpo - Jul 30, 2010 6:48 pm Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2010
Beautiful Area!I did Glens Peak as park of a Scout backpacking trip from Atlanta to Redfish this past week. The area is incredible and the peak is easy if you're in the neighborhood. It really is quite remote but is an excellent side trip for a backpacking trip in the area. I did it via the west ridge from the pass above Spangle Lakes. GREAT view!
SawtoothSean - Jul 9, 2010 1:30 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2008
It workedTook a big chance and thought the ridgeline above Toxaway would allow access to the Glens Peak East Ridge. Luckily it worked out and I was able to do this in a day. Still at 21 miles 6100 feet, it's a long day. The lakes near Glens are spectacular!