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West Ridge

Page Type: Route

Location: California, United States, North America

Lat/Lon: 37.35680°N / 118.7818°W

Route Type: Scramble

Time Required: Less than two hours

Difficulty: Class 2

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Created/Edited: Jul 22, 2004 / Jul 22, 2004

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Approach


For directions on getting to Italy Pass, see the "Getting There" section on the main page.

Route Description


Secor describes this route as being a classic class 3 route. It's not. It's an easy, classic class 2 talus hop with some nice views at the top, especially of Royce, Merriam and Feather Peaks.

From the top of Italy Pass or slightly below on the west side, walk/scramble for about a third of a mile to the northwest until gaining a saddle on the West Ridge. Continue up the West Ridge for another 850 ft. or so over talus until reaching the summit.

Essential Gear


None required.

Miscellaneous Info


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Mt. Julius Caesar, from...



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