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Route |
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Lat/Lon:
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37.07156°N / 118.445°W |
Route Type:
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Hiking, Mountaineering |
Season:
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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Time Required:
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One to two days |
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Difficulty:
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Class 2 |
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Overview
The southeast slopes of The Thumb offer the easiest route to the summit of this seldom climbed member of the famed Palisades group. The route follows a trail to Birch Lake then heads west and northwest over class 2 terrain to the summit. The Thumb also makes a nice winter hike with snowshoes, crampons, and ice axe required.
Essential Gear
In summer, standard hiking gear. In winter, snowshoes, crampons, and ice axe, plus avalanche gear.