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2011 Hits
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72.08% Score
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2 Votes
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Route |
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Lat/Lon:
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35.21680°N / 106.493°W |
Route Type:
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Hiking |
Season:
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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Time Required:
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Less than two hours |
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Difficulty:
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Class 1 |
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Facts
Distance - 0.7 miles (one-way)Trailhead Elevation - 6460'
Summit Elevation - 7020'
Gain - 560'
Approach
See the "Getting There" section on the Point 7020 main page.Route Description
Parking area for the South Ridge route
The beginning of the old road
A view of the beginning of the road from the ridgeFrom the parking lot follow the old, overgrown, road that heads north. The road will switchback across a small wash and begin heading southwest. The road will begin to climb higher until it reaches the south ridge. Here the trail comes to a "T" with another trail leading down the ridge. You will want to turn sharply to the right heading up the ridge. The ridge will gradually get steeper as you continue north towards the summit.
Sharp right turn: Leaving the road onto the ridge trail
The trail heading up the south ridge
Rough rocky section
Final push to the summitThere are a few rough rocky sections where the trail will disappear. The trail will continue immediately after the rocky parts. Continue along this ridge trail to the summit.
Looking down the south ridge at the upper portion of the route