Brian Frederick - Sep 16, 2013 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2013
Via Francis lake
Nice hike and fantastic views
Ze - Aug 29, 2013 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
via Francisc Lake
maintained a nice pace up and didn't get sick, was very happy with that. Great views from the summit. Added in Twelve Flags after, then busted my ankle on the way down :(
Ruvicha - Aug 26, 2013 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
What a view!
Hiked this with Ambret. Stunning views of Little Lakes Valley and the many peaks that line it.
labgloves - Aug 25, 2013 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Via Francis Lake
I missed the use trail up the sandy slopes near Francis Lake, thus was subject to needless boulder hopping. Cool summit.
Ambret - Aug 23, 2013 1:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
Via Francis Lake
Summitted with Ruvicha. Great trail to Francis Lake. From there, some trail but lots of boulder-hopping to and up the northwest ridge. Nice views of Little Lakes Valley, Starr, Dade, Abbott and Mills plus countless others. A long day for us but definitely worth it.
orbitor - Aug 20, 2013 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
From Francis Lake via NW Ridge
Took standard approach from Rock Creek Lake. Good trail to Francis Lake, then fairly easy cross-country to the main ridge. Class 1 boulder-hop from there, class 2 scramble right below summit. Great views across Little Lakes Valley and beyond. Smoke from Aspen Fire was drifting in from the west, so we didn't linger too long. Decided to tag nearby Twelve Flags (did not know name at the time) on the way back.
cab - Aug 19, 2013 10:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Sierra Challenge Day 2
My first and only day on the Challenge. Met lots of cool new people. Also headed over to Twelve Flags afterwards.
mengbo - Aug 19, 2013 1:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2013
Via Francis Lake
day-hiked with Jean. Sunny day in the morning and possible T storm in the afternoon.
seano - Aug 17, 2013 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
From Francis Lake
For day 2 of the Sierra Challenge, along with 12 Flags, Broken Finger, and Adamson Point. Trip report.
Deb - Jun 17, 2013 10:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2013
Traversed from LLP
Nice long Class 3/4 scramble from LLP. Climbed Morgan summit block from south side, that sure felt 5th Class to me! Descent down to Hidden Lakes was a nightmare of scree, tallus, and 4th/5th Class down climbing - not so cool when solo.
Bill562 - Jun 1, 2013 1:35 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
Morgan
From Little Lakes valley with Jon G. Do not go up this way as the rock near the top of the chutes is really loose.
Vic Hanson - Oct 23, 2012 4:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2012
Trailhead?
We got to Rock Creek Lake just before dark and missed the trailhead on the way in. We drove all the way to the end of the road and camped there near the outhouse, but no one knew where the TH was. In the morning I checked Goggle Maps and saw that the TH was before that so we walked back and found it. Then we somehow missed the sign and trail to Francis Lake, which we realized when we got to the Dorothy Lake junction sign. After backtracking and finding the correct trail it was an easy and uneventful hike to the summit, mostly able to follow the use trail all the way up.
calipidder - Oct 8, 2012 12:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
From Francis Lake
A last minute decision to dayhike this peak with minimal beta, but ended up great. Unacclimated so moving slowly, but the route was excellent - fun and easy. The trick was skipping the Francis drainage and moving straight up the ridge and sand. Coming down was fast and fun in the sand. Amazing views, great day. No register though. :(
hgrapid - Aug 14, 2012 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2012
Beat the storm
Three of us left the trailhead around 8:00am and got to the summit just before Noon. Intermittent rain and storm clouds appeared just as we started to descend from the summit. Then just as we got back in the car at the trailhead, torrential rains started.
lizklevy - Mar 31, 2012 2:43 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2011
Not sure the exact year but climbed this with brother Jon
xharv - Aug 24, 2011 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2011
Via Francis Lake
A bit less than five hours to the top from the Tamarack Lake trailhead near Rock Creek Lake (or 3.5 hours from Francis Lake).
Almost no boulder hopping if you find a proper route. I followed Harry Langenbacher's advice. Three hours back to the trailhead. Incredible views! Both the register and its container are stolen.
A brief trip report is available.
thexcat - Aug 8, 2011 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
Francis lake trail
Decided on Morgan after canceling Middle Pal plans. Dayhiked with Tang. Tremendous views on the ridge and summit.
bricewilson - Mar 30, 2014 9:31 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
via Francis LakeDay 2 of SC13. Hung out on the summit for a while with a large group. Hit Twelve Flags on the way out.
blueshade - Sep 26, 2013 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2013
SW Ridge over Little Lakes PeakFrom Morgan Pass. Decent scramble, Class 2-4.
Brian Frederick - Sep 16, 2013 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2013
Via Francis lakeNice hike and fantastic views
Ze - Aug 29, 2013 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
via Francisc Lakemaintained a nice pace up and didn't get sick, was very happy with that. Great views from the summit. Added in Twelve Flags after, then busted my ankle on the way down :(
Ruvicha - Aug 26, 2013 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
What a view!Hiked this with Ambret. Stunning views of Little Lakes Valley and the many peaks that line it.
labgloves - Aug 25, 2013 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Via Francis LakeI missed the use trail up the sandy slopes near Francis Lake, thus was subject to needless boulder hopping. Cool summit.
Ambret - Aug 23, 2013 1:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013
Via Francis LakeSummitted with Ruvicha. Great trail to Francis Lake. From there, some trail but lots of boulder-hopping to and up the northwest ridge. Nice views of Little Lakes Valley, Starr, Dade, Abbott and Mills plus countless others. A long day for us but definitely worth it.
orbitor - Aug 20, 2013 6:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
From Francis Lake via NW RidgeTook standard approach from Rock Creek Lake. Good trail to Francis Lake, then fairly easy cross-country to the main ridge. Class 1 boulder-hop from there, class 2 scramble right below summit. Great views across Little Lakes Valley and beyond. Smoke from Aspen Fire was drifting in from the west, so we didn't linger too long. Decided to tag nearby Twelve Flags (did not know name at the time) on the way back.
cab - Aug 19, 2013 10:37 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
Sierra Challenge Day 2My first and only day on the Challenge. Met lots of cool new people. Also headed over to Twelve Flags afterwards.
mengbo - Aug 19, 2013 1:24 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2013
Via Francis Lakeday-hiked with Jean. Sunny day in the morning and possible T storm in the afternoon.
seano - Aug 17, 2013 8:51 pm Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2013
From Francis LakeFor day 2 of the Sierra Challenge, along with 12 Flags, Broken Finger, and Adamson Point. Trip report.
Deb - Jun 17, 2013 10:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2013
Traversed from LLPNice long Class 3/4 scramble from LLP. Climbed Morgan summit block from south side, that sure felt 5th Class to me! Descent down to Hidden Lakes was a nightmare of scree, tallus, and 4th/5th Class down climbing - not so cool when solo.
Bill562 - Jun 1, 2013 1:35 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
MorganFrom Little Lakes valley with Jon G. Do not go up this way as the rock near the top of the chutes is really loose.
Vic Hanson - Oct 23, 2012 4:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2012
Trailhead?We got to Rock Creek Lake just before dark and missed the trailhead on the way in. We drove all the way to the end of the road and camped there near the outhouse, but no one knew where the TH was. In the morning I checked Goggle Maps and saw that the TH was before that so we walked back and found it. Then we somehow missed the sign and trail to Francis Lake, which we realized when we got to the Dorothy Lake junction sign. After backtracking and finding the correct trail it was an easy and uneventful hike to the summit, mostly able to follow the use trail all the way up.
calipidder - Oct 8, 2012 12:09 am Date Climbed: Oct 6, 2012
From Francis LakeA last minute decision to dayhike this peak with minimal beta, but ended up great. Unacclimated so moving slowly, but the route was excellent - fun and easy. The trick was skipping the Francis drainage and moving straight up the ridge and sand. Coming down was fast and fun in the sand. Amazing views, great day. No register though. :(
hgrapid - Aug 14, 2012 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2012
Beat the stormThree of us left the trailhead around 8:00am and got to the summit just before Noon. Intermittent rain and storm clouds appeared just as we started to descend from the summit. Then just as we got back in the car at the trailhead, torrential rains started.
lizklevy - Mar 31, 2012 2:43 am Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2011
Francis Lake2nd try and we made it!
LincolnB - Dec 7, 2011 4:13 pm
2002Not sure the exact year but climbed this with brother Jon
xharv - Aug 24, 2011 9:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2011
Via Francis LakeA bit less than five hours to the top from the Tamarack Lake trailhead near Rock Creek Lake (or 3.5 hours from Francis Lake).
Almost no boulder hopping if you find a proper route. I followed Harry Langenbacher's advice. Three hours back to the trailhead. Incredible views! Both the register and its container are stolen.
A brief trip report is available.
thexcat - Aug 8, 2011 3:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2011
Francis lake trailDecided on Morgan after canceling Middle Pal plans. Dayhiked with Tang. Tremendous views on the ridge and summit.