InternalSummits - Dec 31, 2015 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2015
Winter
So I went up the southwest ridge right out of the Canyon bottom. And i got turned around about a quarter mile or a half mile from the summit because I got clifed out (an experienced climber might do it but I'm a rookie) and I wasn't comfortable with the snow fields on rock scree.
If your doing a winter ascent I would recommend from the East.
On the particular day I summited, the entire expanse of eastern Colorado plains were blanketed in clouds. As far as my eye could see, majestic clouds formed what looked like a white ocean. This climb ranked as one of my favorite summit days ever. Even on a normal day, it is a fun climb and highly recommended. Just note that it's on private property, so approach with caution and Leave No Trace.
MattK - Jul 16, 2013 8:08 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2010
Jacks, Crescent, Coal Creek
The wife, pup and I left from the church on CO-72, and climbed these three peaks. There were hundreds and hundreds of lady bugs everywhere!
Brian Kalet - Jun 27, 2013 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2009
6 Peaks
With Carter Benchmark, Crescent Mountain, "Jacks Peak", Scar Top Mountain & 8140.
McCannster - Jun 26, 2013 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2013
Fun ridge scramble
Nice outing. Did this, then continued over to Crescent. About 1.5 hours from road to summit.
InternalSummits - Dec 31, 2015 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2015
WinterSo I went up the southwest ridge right out of the Canyon bottom. And i got turned around about a quarter mile or a half mile from the summit because I got clifed out (an experienced climber might do it but I'm a rookie) and I wasn't comfortable with the snow fields on rock scree.
If your doing a winter ascent I would recommend from the East.
RockyMountainAddict707 - May 5, 2015 12:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2013
Above The CloudsOn the particular day I summited, the entire expanse of eastern Colorado plains were blanketed in clouds. As far as my eye could see, majestic clouds formed what looked like a white ocean. This climb ranked as one of my favorite summit days ever. Even on a normal day, it is a fun climb and highly recommended. Just note that it's on private property, so approach with caution and Leave No Trace.
MattK - Jul 16, 2013 8:08 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2010
Jacks, Crescent, Coal CreekThe wife, pup and I left from the church on CO-72, and climbed these three peaks. There were hundreds and hundreds of lady bugs everywhere!
Brian Kalet - Jun 27, 2013 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2009
6 PeaksWith Carter Benchmark, Crescent Mountain, "Jacks Peak", Scar Top Mountain & 8140.
McCannster - Jun 26, 2013 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2013
Fun ridge scrambleNice outing. Did this, then continued over to Crescent. About 1.5 hours from road to summit.