Route Climbed: Lincoln Ampitheatre from Montgomery Reservoir Date Climbed: July 3, 2005
Lincoln ampitheatre route is a good alternative to the more crowded routes. Climbed Lincoln then traversed to Cameron, Bross, "South Bross", back to Cameron and over to Democrat. Nasty storm was coming in, so I quickly descended back to Cameron/Democrat saddle and then went down the steep scree slope to the north. From there I found the wheeler trail and hiked back out to the reservoir. Pretty long this way, but a good time.
Should have been an easy climb, but the snow/sleet moved in. Finished all three from Kite Lake- but high trailhead helps. We had no views thanks to the 50mph winds and white, so unfortunately it was just to cross them off the list. Climbing just to get to the top is great, but I go for the sights. Careful coming down or you miss the trail and contribute to trail damage on the scree slopes.
Route Climbed: Kite Lake Date Climbed: 2 September 2005
Camped at Kite Lake the night before and awoke to a gorgeous view! Did Democrat and Cameron before heading over to Lincoln. Very easy from the summit of Cameron! Within 30-40 minutes we were back at Cameron and heading off to Bross. You're a bit exposed in some parts but nothing to get the heart pumping. The pictures I took of Lincoln from Cameron and Bross are stupendous!
Weather was perfect, people were everywhere, all over the mtns. It was nice to see how many people are getting into hiking 14ers. Descending Bross was interesting with all the loose scree, it was almost easier to "ski" down the rocks.
Route Climbed: West Gulch from Kite Lake via Cameron Date Climbed: June 1, 2002
We climbed the mountain of the great emancipator in early June along with Cameron & Bross (we climbed Democrat on out honeymoon). It was a clold windy snowy early season day. Tis was nice because it kept the crowds away from Kite Lake.
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: May 25, 2002
Easy summit from Cameron. I think it only took 15 minutes to reach the peak. Number 5 was great because the good republican, Honest Abe, was 138 feet taller than the opposing democratic mountain top.
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: July 1, 2005
I thoroughly enjoyed this peak. The final section of the trail snakes creatively through the summit rocks, putting you on top in almost effortless fashion. This is a handsome peak, particularly from the traverse to Mount Bross.
crzyjt - Oct 2, 2005 1:21 pm
Route Climbed: Lincoln Ampitheatre from Montgomery Reservoir Date Climbed: July 3, 2005Lincoln ampitheatre route is a good alternative to the more crowded routes. Climbed Lincoln then traversed to Cameron, Bross, "South Bross", back to Cameron and over to Democrat. Nasty storm was coming in, so I quickly descended back to Cameron/Democrat saddle and then went down the steep scree slope to the north. From there I found the wheeler trail and hiked back out to the reservoir. Pretty long this way, but a good time.
brandon - Oct 1, 2005 2:05 pm
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: 7/31/05fun
Bob Sihler - Sep 30, 2005 10:19 pm
Route Climbed: from Democrat Date Climbed: July 19, 2004reached it in fog and waited for clearing before heading to Bross
pjenson05 - Sep 26, 2005 10:07 am
Route Climbed: From Cameron Date Climbed: Septermber 24, 2005Good hike. Very windy. For beginners that want to climb multiple mountains in one day, this is the hike. All four mountains in 4hrs 30min.
pmlupi - Sep 15, 2005 6:29 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: June 26, 19971st 14er not too difficult. Wasn't too impressed w/ hike or view. Much nicer in the ADK.
samajax - Sep 12, 2005 1:41 pm
Date Climbed: 7Sept04Should have been an easy climb, but the snow/sleet moved in. Finished all three from Kite Lake- but high trailhead helps. We had no views thanks to the 50mph winds and white, so unfortunately it was just to cross them off the list. Climbing just to get to the top is great, but I go for the sights. Careful coming down or you miss the trail and contribute to trail damage on the scree slopes.
BeginnerClimber - Sep 6, 2005 7:31 pm
Route Climbed: Kite Lake Date Climbed: 2 September 2005Camped at Kite Lake the night before and awoke to a gorgeous view! Did Democrat and Cameron before heading over to Lincoln. Very easy from the summit of Cameron! Within 30-40 minutes we were back at Cameron and heading off to Bross. You're a bit exposed in some parts but nothing to get the heart pumping. The pictures I took of Lincoln from Cameron and Bross are stupendous!
davebobk47 - Sep 2, 2005 11:33 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 2 Septemeber 05Fun, great views. Good mountain.
TomSellick - Aug 31, 2005 6:24 pm
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: August 14, 2004Fun west ridge
Mike Mc - Aug 28, 2005 10:27 pm
Route Climbed: East Slopes (Dolly Vardon) Date Climbed: July 20043rd Fourteener
Woodie Hopper - Aug 25, 2005 8:28 am
Route Climbed: West ridge Date Climbed: July '04trifecta
POWERJL - Aug 18, 2005 12:21 pm
Route Climbed: Lincoln, Bross & Democrat 'loop' Date Climbed: September 3, 1998Nice hike across the mountain tops! Great weather, and back then, not to many people!
Jeff Power
Brenna Owen
haytraci - Jul 28, 2005 6:44 pm
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: March 2003Great day of winter climbing. Loved Lincoln as much as the others.
HeatherF - Jul 25, 2005 6:10 pm
Route Climbed: Putnam Gulch via Quartzville TH Date Climbed: May 14, 2005Skinned and skied this route with my husband, sisyphus (Ed). My first 14er ski descent!
kylerlott - Jul 25, 2005 4:58 pm
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: 7-23-05Weather was perfect, people were everywhere, all over the mtns. It was nice to see how many people are getting into hiking 14ers. Descending Bross was interesting with all the loose scree, it was almost easier to "ski" down the rocks.
Cortez - Jul 24, 2005 1:14 pm
Route Climbed: West Gulch from Kite Lake via Cameron Date Climbed: June 1, 2002We climbed the mountain of the great emancipator in early June along with Cameron & Bross (we climbed Democrat on out honeymoon). It was a clold windy snowy early season day. Tis was nice because it kept the crowds away from Kite Lake.
PARK COUNTY RULES!!!!
Hiking Party:
Michael Booker
Jennifer Booker
Shiloh
jnoffsinger - Jul 18, 2005 10:11 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: May 25, 2002Easy summit from Cameron. I think it only took 15 minutes to reach the peak. Number 5 was great because the good republican, Honest Abe, was 138 feet taller than the opposing democratic mountain top.
CWFry - Jul 15, 2005 5:51 pm
Route Climbed: From Kite Lake via Democrat East Slopes Date Climbed: July 2003One of 4 peak loop.
doumall - Jul 13, 2005 2:36 pm
Route Climbed: Kite Lake Decalobron Date Climbed: July, 20034th 14er!
wwells - Jul 4, 2005 12:44 pm
Route Climbed: Decalibron Date Climbed: July 1, 2005I thoroughly enjoyed this peak. The final section of the trail snakes creatively through the summit rocks, putting you on top in almost effortless fashion. This is a handsome peak, particularly from the traverse to Mount Bross.