rstenson - Aug 22, 2016 12:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2016
Nice summit
Stayed at the upper lake the night before - nice summit with register
davidsanger - Aug 9, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2016
from Carson Pass
via WInnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake, then up the scree slopes and past the false summit. To cross the notch to the true, eastern, summit, just scrambled down the righthand rocky scree slope to the notch and crossed up a small ramp to a hidden gully with solid third class rock holds to the summit.
Clear sunny day with excellent views.
dakine - May 11, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2013
Climbed up the north ridge. There were some point releases along the route but no red flags. Reached the top of knife's edge. Seemed like a harder ascent afterwards so saving it for some rope/anchor practice :)
mengbo - Apr 4, 2016 12:37 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2016
day hike in the snow
2x. Uneventful. with Jean.
Fairweather - Oct 17, 2015 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2013
From Carson Pass
Nice day hike with Andy. Also climbed the Sisters.
Beautiful hike last 500 ft killed me lol first hike after knee surgery
bechtt - Aug 20, 2015 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2015
Loop hike from Woods Lake
Ascended via trail to Round Top lake. Descended by the trail past Winnemucca Lake
trexkerry - Jun 29, 2015 1:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2015
With The Sisters and Fourth of July Peak
3X for Round Top. Really fun hike, from Carson Pass went up to Round Top, then retraced back to the saddle and went up to both of The Sisters, then traversed some fun class 2/3 and some steep scree slopes to the saddle at Fourth of July Peak. Fourth of July was a bit of a slog up a decent use trail, after the excitement of the other peaks it didn't quite measure up. Took the trail all the way back to Carson Pass from Fourth of July. TR is HERE.
Strazmataz - Mar 15, 2015 11:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2009
Birthday Summit
A nice backpack trip to Fourth of July Lake and bagged this on the way in..
colinr - Feb 25, 2015 1:38 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2015
Carson Pass Warm Winter Afternoon
The dogs and I started from Carson Pass around noon. The warm winter made for barren south faces, but a very supportive 1-3 foot snowpack elsewhere above 8,000 feet. Despite all but the rocky summit scramble of this hike being snow covered, I was glad I chose trail runners rather than boots and snowshoes. I did make some use of microspikes and trekking poles, especially when opting to bypass the gentle routes that went west toward Round Top Lake, instead venturing directly up the steep, icy terrain above/southwest of Winnemucca Lake. Eventually I met the easy west ridge route at about 10,200 feet, right at the base of the west ridge and south face scrambles. The warm, calm day made for a nice break at the summit. A bit jealous of all the ski and snowboard tracks in the bowls, I made sure to enjoy some glissades on the way down. We ended up having the area to ourselves for the afternoon after passing near the last party of other people prior to reaching Winnemucca Lake on the way up.
ktoyama - Dec 15, 2014 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2014
Round Top Peak
Nice view from the top.
nlahue - Dec 9, 2014 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Dec 7, 2014
Beautiful Day
Via West
BobD3 - Oct 19, 2014 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2014
On a windy day
West ridge route- A very enjoyable climb. Even with a 30-35 mph wind.
The 30-40' downclimb off of the east peak was a little tougher than expected. Every hold had to be tested without exception.
trexkerry - Sep 21, 2014 1:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2014
Short day with thunderstorms
Was in the neighborhood so planned on dropping in for a visit and wanted to tag The Sisters after, but thunderstorms chased me down after summitting Round Top. 2nd time up to Round Top so I should have reversed the order since now I still have to go back some day to get The Sisters. TR is HERE
GlennD - Sep 20, 2014 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2014
Round Top
A quick hike on the way back from South Lake. View a little obscured by smoke from wildfires.
Decided to leave Reno spontaneously last night to climb something in the Sierras. Found Round Top on maps not too far away and headed out to the grocery store to supply up. Left at 12am arrived at 1:30 at the trailhead. Camped right there no issues whatsoever and started at 12pm the next day. Super easy route, a lot of beautiful scenery, lakes everywhere, and crystal clear views. Not a bad day at all! True summit had two marker one from 1925 and the other '73/'79. Less than 4 hours round trip including a long lunch break/swim.
adamschneider - Jun 27, 2014 1:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2014
Windy!
Went up to the West Ridge from Carson Pass (via Winnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake — actually I cut off the corner and didn't visit RT Lake until after I descended). No snow to deal with, but when I got to the saddle, I almost didn't go any further because the wind from the south was vicious and I was worried about keeping my balance. When I got to the western "summit," I ditched my backpack and my trekking poles and continued on to the east. The wind was still horrible, but I felt a little better without the extra drag! I didn't see the SummitPost recommendation to go around and then climb the SE side; instead, I climbed up the SW side of the east summit. It was definitely Class 4.
(Without the wind, my headline would have been "Fun Scramble.")
seano - May 29, 2014 3:15 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
West ridge
After being blown off the east ridge in the morning, came back to finish the job in the afternoon. Trip report.
tyler4588 - Jan 29, 2014 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 22, 2014
West Slope
We climbed Round Top along with The Sisters. The route up was mostly snow-covered until we reached the saddle. From there it felt like a summer climb. Here's a trip report.
rstenson - Aug 22, 2016 12:01 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2016
Nice summitStayed at the upper lake the night before - nice summit with register
davidsanger - Aug 9, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2016
from Carson Passvia WInnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake, then up the scree slopes and past the false summit. To cross the notch to the true, eastern, summit, just scrambled down the righthand rocky scree slope to the notch and crossed up a small ramp to a hidden gully with solid third class rock holds to the summit.
Clear sunny day with excellent views.
dakine - May 11, 2016 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2013
From Carson PassGorgeous ramble with variety of scenery
tarushbali - Apr 6, 2016 1:55 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2016
Knife's edge, north ridge routeClimbed up the north ridge. There were some point releases along the route but no red flags. Reached the top of knife's edge. Seemed like a harder ascent afterwards so saving it for some rope/anchor practice :)
mengbo - Apr 4, 2016 12:37 am Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2016
day hike in the snow2x. Uneventful. with Jean.
Fairweather - Oct 17, 2015 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2013
From Carson PassNice day hike with Andy. Also climbed the Sisters.
Awalus - Sep 14, 2015 8:25 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2015
great hikeBeautiful hike last 500 ft killed me lol first hike after knee surgery
bechtt - Aug 20, 2015 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2015
Loop hike from Woods LakeAscended via trail to Round Top lake. Descended by the trail past Winnemucca Lake
trexkerry - Jun 29, 2015 1:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2015
With The Sisters and Fourth of July Peak3X for Round Top. Really fun hike, from Carson Pass went up to Round Top, then retraced back to the saddle and went up to both of The Sisters, then traversed some fun class 2/3 and some steep scree slopes to the saddle at Fourth of July Peak. Fourth of July was a bit of a slog up a decent use trail, after the excitement of the other peaks it didn't quite measure up. Took the trail all the way back to Carson Pass from Fourth of July. TR is HERE.
Strazmataz - Mar 15, 2015 11:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2009
Birthday SummitA nice backpack trip to Fourth of July Lake and bagged this on the way in..
colinr - Feb 25, 2015 1:38 am Date Climbed: Feb 20, 2015
Carson Pass Warm Winter AfternoonThe dogs and I started from Carson Pass around noon. The warm winter made for barren south faces, but a very supportive 1-3 foot snowpack elsewhere above 8,000 feet. Despite all but the rocky summit scramble of this hike being snow covered, I was glad I chose trail runners rather than boots and snowshoes. I did make some use of microspikes and trekking poles, especially when opting to bypass the gentle routes that went west toward Round Top Lake, instead venturing directly up the steep, icy terrain above/southwest of Winnemucca Lake. Eventually I met the easy west ridge route at about 10,200 feet, right at the base of the west ridge and south face scrambles. The warm, calm day made for a nice break at the summit. A bit jealous of all the ski and snowboard tracks in the bowls, I made sure to enjoy some glissades on the way down. We ended up having the area to ourselves for the afternoon after passing near the last party of other people prior to reaching Winnemucca Lake on the way up.
ktoyama - Dec 15, 2014 7:41 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2014
Round Top PeakNice view from the top.
nlahue - Dec 9, 2014 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Dec 7, 2014
Beautiful DayVia West
BobD3 - Oct 19, 2014 8:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2014
On a windy dayWest ridge route- A very enjoyable climb. Even with a 30-35 mph wind.
The 30-40' downclimb off of the east peak was a little tougher than expected. Every hold had to be tested without exception.
trexkerry - Sep 21, 2014 1:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2014
Short day with thunderstormsWas in the neighborhood so planned on dropping in for a visit and wanted to tag The Sisters after, but thunderstorms chased me down after summitting Round Top. 2nd time up to Round Top so I should have reversed the order since now I still have to go back some day to get The Sisters. TR is HERE
GlennD - Sep 20, 2014 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2014
Round TopA quick hike on the way back from South Lake. View a little obscured by smoke from wildfires.
thelocs - Sep 6, 2014 7:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2014
Epic and UnexpectedDecided to leave Reno spontaneously last night to climb something in the Sierras. Found Round Top on maps not too far away and headed out to the grocery store to supply up. Left at 12am arrived at 1:30 at the trailhead. Camped right there no issues whatsoever and started at 12pm the next day. Super easy route, a lot of beautiful scenery, lakes everywhere, and crystal clear views. Not a bad day at all! True summit had two marker one from 1925 and the other '73/'79. Less than 4 hours round trip including a long lunch break/swim.
adamschneider - Jun 27, 2014 1:41 am Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2014
Windy!Went up to the West Ridge from Carson Pass (via Winnemucca Lake and Round Top Lake — actually I cut off the corner and didn't visit RT Lake until after I descended). No snow to deal with, but when I got to the saddle, I almost didn't go any further because the wind from the south was vicious and I was worried about keeping my balance. When I got to the western "summit," I ditched my backpack and my trekking poles and continued on to the east. The wind was still horrible, but I felt a little better without the extra drag! I didn't see the SummitPost recommendation to go around and then climb the SE side; instead, I climbed up the SW side of the east summit. It was definitely Class 4.
(Without the wind, my headline would have been "Fun Scramble.")
seano - May 29, 2014 3:15 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
West ridgeAfter being blown off the east ridge in the morning, came back to finish the job in the afternoon. Trip report.
tyler4588 - Jan 29, 2014 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 22, 2014
West SlopeWe climbed Round Top along with The Sisters. The route up was mostly snow-covered until we reached the saddle. From there it felt like a summer climb. Here's a trip report.