Route Climbed: SW Ridge and E Ridge one time Date Climbed: Numerous times in the 1980s until present
For the least amount of effort, Ralston has one of the best views of Desolation, the Echo Lakes region and peaks to the south. Its wind-blown summit has sculptured some grotesque looking trees. I have climbed it dozens of times in the summer and snowshoed many times in the winter.
Route Climbed: Ralston Peak Trail Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2004
Nice peak with great views. I didn't know much about this peak other than the trailhead was off of US-50 and the summit trail was named after the peak. I was pleasantly surprised on my first, albeit unintentional, visit to the Desolation Wilderness.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: June 15, 2004
Climbed up the East Ridge during a week of fieldwork in the Desolation area. Started from the Echo Lake parking lot and descended the NE rib to Ralston Lake and the PCT. Lots of class 3, and not a few tourists. No Juniperus occidentalis on the East Ridge!!! ^$%#^&!!!
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: June 13, 2004
The southwest ridge trail seems quite popular and was easily accessed from HWY 50 and made for a moderate half day hike. Funny how Ralston is such an unassuming peak but has such stunning views.
Matthew Holliman - Nov 18, 2004 9:25 pm
Route Climbed: Traverse from Echo Peak over to Talking Mtn/Becker Peak Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2004Fun hike/scramble/bushwhack around Echo Lakes: Flagpole Pk-Echo Pk-Ralston Pk-Talking Mtn-Becker Pk.
tahoeberne - Aug 13, 2004 10:36 pm
Route Climbed: SW Ridge and E Ridge one time Date Climbed: Numerous times in the 1980s until presentFor the least amount of effort, Ralston has one of the best views of Desolation, the Echo Lakes region and peaks to the south. Its wind-blown summit has sculptured some grotesque looking trees. I have climbed it dozens of times in the summer and snowshoed many times in the winter.
John - Aug 8, 2004 1:03 am
Route Climbed: Ralston Peak Trail Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2004Nice peak with great views. I didn't know much about this peak other than the trailhead was off of US-50 and the summit trail was named after the peak. I was pleasantly surprised on my first, albeit unintentional, visit to the Desolation Wilderness.
ScottyS - Jun 18, 2004 3:12 pm
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: June 15, 2004Climbed up the East Ridge during a week of fieldwork in the Desolation area. Started from the Echo Lake parking lot and descended the NE rib to Ralston Lake and the PCT. Lots of class 3, and not a few tourists. No Juniperus occidentalis on the East Ridge!!! ^$%#^&!!!
chskier - Jun 13, 2004 9:04 pm
Route Climbed: Southwest Ridge Date Climbed: June 13, 2004The southwest ridge trail seems quite popular and was easily accessed from HWY 50 and made for a moderate half day hike. Funny how Ralston is such an unassuming peak but has such stunning views.
ed james - Feb 28, 2004 4:37 pm
Route Climbed: Ralston Peak Trail Date Climbed: January 31, 2004Great snowshoe ascent in the winter with fantastic views of Desolation Wilderness and Lake Tahoe.
derbilly - Feb 24, 2004 3:16 am
Route Climbed: South Slope Date Climbed: January 25, 2003Nice snowshoe trip with excellent views.
Dave K - Nov 14, 2003 12:04 am
Route Climbed: Main Trail Date Climbed: January, 2001Fun snowshoeing trip to the top!
steeleman - Nov 13, 2003 11:20 pm
Route Climbed: "Ralstonia" Bowl via Baldy, Traverse to Echo Peak Date Climbed: April 2003Click here for the trip report.