San Juan Range
Approach
See "Getting There".Route Description
Trailhead Elevation: 11940 ftOne Way Distance per my GPS: 0.80 miles, all slippery scree, allow 2 hours uphill
The south shore of Clear Lake is covered with loose scree that makes the hike very slow and unpleasant. Hike parallel to the surface of the lake 100-200 ft above it. Don't gain too much elevation or you will run into cliffs. Once you near the area below the saddle with US Grant Peak, the slopes ease up a little and the rocks become larger making it less slippery. Look to the top to locate a scree slope that cuts through the cliffs on the summit. Follow this slope to the summit. Expect nasty scree again all the way to the top.