Bearhead & East Bearhead Mountains

Trip

Alpine Scramble - Bearhead & East Bearhead Mountains

Get two MRNP 100 peaks in a day -- scramble of East Bearhead first and then a hike up to Bearhead.

  • Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Moderate
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 9.1 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,500 ft
  • Pace: Moderate (1,200 ft/hr on trail, 1,000 off trail)

From Summit Lake Trailhead, we'll head over to scramble up East Bearhead first and then hike up to the top of Bearhead to obtain two peaks.

This is a redo from 7/21/24 where we had to turn around after Bearhead due to weather.

East Bearhead willbe exploratory for leader

7:30 at summit lake trailhead, carpool to be discussed amongst registered participants .

Route/Place

Bearhead & East Bearhead Mountains


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Appropriate boots for scrambling
  • Protected downclimbing kit (harness/diaper harness, prusik cord, and caribeaners)
  • Leader will bring rope
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