
Trip
Intermediate Alpine Climb - Ridge of Gargoyles - Minaret
Minaret/Ridge of Gargoyles
- Info
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- Sat, Jun 28, 2014 — Sun, Jun 29, 2014
- Kitsap Branch Climbing Program
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine
- Adults
- Intermediate Rock Climb
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 4,500 ft
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
12:00 PM at Upper Big Quilcene TH
Upper Quilcene Trail to Shelter Rock Camp. Cross river and brush crash to chute that accesses lower slopes of Ridge of Gargoyles. Route up Minaret has variability with a 5.6 option. Probably 2-3 pitches up this remote peak in the Olympics.
Kitsap branch preference until 6/1. Tiny summit limits party size. Also climbing adjacent summit of Lower Gargoyle (6250', single pitch, low 5th).
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials