3:36 elapsed time. We got started late (1:30pm) and saw several people coming down during the first mile, but only 2 groups the rest of the way (both coming down Cameron). We got hailed on a couple times. Journey hiked until it got steep and hard and I carried her to the Democrat split off where Brita took her. Brita went on to Cameron and Bross, while I ran as much as possible while getting Democrat, Cameron, and Lincoln. I got to the summit of Bross 7 minutes after they did. Coming down Bross on that slippery pea gravel with a 4 year old on your back with a dinged up foot is not for the faint of heart, but we made it. Journey was a little odd up at 14,000 feet, but was back to herself once we got down to 13,000. She ran once I let her out and impressively did all the stream crossings on the rocks all by herself without falling in. Fun day out, and a great day to conquer 4 14ers in one go!
JesseSumrak - Jul 6, 2020 11:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2020
Decalibron on July 4th
Great day for the Decalibron! Went the traditional way up Democrat, then over to Cameron, Lincoln, and finally Bross. Fantastic blue sky day. First down.
Kristalea - Jan 26, 2020 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2019
Great way to check off four 14rs!
Did the loop counterclockwise starting with Mt Bross and was happy with that decision!
Foxfulness - Oct 7, 2019 5:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2019
Backwards loop
Did Bross first, then Lincoln, Cameron, Democrat. So crowded on Labor Day! Nonetheless, great weather and a good choice to do this loop in this direction.
Brought a friend on the Decalibron for his first fourteener experience! He did great. The route is easy and clear. Great way to get multiple fourteeners. The one downside is that it is VERY crowded.
tripman1 - Oct 12, 2015 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2015
Decalibron plus
Summited Democrat.Cameron. Lincoln, Bross and a plus = South Bross
Vanmeathead - Aug 24, 2015 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015
14ers #2-4
After camping at Kite Lake, my buddy Wick and I crushed the Decalibron in 5.5 hours...not bad for someone from KY. There as snow on top Democrat...tried glissading which was awesome. Rough descent coming down Bross with lots of loose scree. Beautiful day.
Lovely hike with Duchess - we started with Democrat and all peaks were easy to be bagged together. Slept in a car at Kite's Lake.
Senad Rizvanovic - Dec 12, 2012 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2010
2×
Two times, it's a great conditioning hike.
telemarkdude - Oct 11, 2012 7:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 1996
Cameron
Was just a bump on the ridge to Lincoln.
Ted Eliason - Jul 5, 2009 10:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
4 14ers on the 4th of July
I had been putting this one off as a walk in the park compared to other challenges in the state. But it turned out to be an unusually aesthetic cirque hike. I wish in particular I had brought a frisbee to toss on the summit of Mount Cameron. Much time over 14,000 feet.
noahs213 - Jun 29, 2009 10:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2009
Success!
Climbed all 4 summits. Overall easy climbs except the fact I got sick. There all very fun! And did I say 4 summits over 14,000 ft.?
BigRob - Mar 17, 2009 11:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2008
cold cold cold
Got about an inch of snow during the night before we climbed, which was the first time I think I've ever seen snow in August. I actually saw one dude in shorts, poor guy.
Dropmo40 - Oct 31, 2008 2:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2004
are we on another planet
no we are on this "planet" wow how everything looks the same
Pete Castricone - Aug 23, 2008 9:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2006
Very Windy
Arduous ascent up Democrat, but the rest is rather smooth. The ridge was nothing but bitter wind. I smeared my cheeks with chapstick! I was wearing trailrunning shoes, so I "ran" from Lincoln to Bross. I won't do that again anytime soon.
You could do four summits with Sherman on a good day, or weekend. I've always thought it funny this range enchains Arkansas, Democrat, and Clinton Peaks...Doesn't it?
Jim_The_Kid7 - Oct 23, 2022 4:21 pm Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2022
Cool breezy fall dayfun day
LouisFasano32 - Dec 16, 2021 11:12 pm
First Multi Summit HikeFirst time summitting multiple 14ers in a day and lso my first time dealing with altitude sickness.
jake_the_snake - Sep 6, 2020 9:10 am Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2020
DecalibronRan this in 2:08 first time, could definitely get it below 2 hours. This is a pretty cool linkup
runbyu1 - Jul 21, 2020 4:24 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2020
Family Outing Carrying Journey on the Steeps!3:36 elapsed time. We got started late (1:30pm) and saw several people coming down during the first mile, but only 2 groups the rest of the way (both coming down Cameron). We got hailed on a couple times. Journey hiked until it got steep and hard and I carried her to the Democrat split off where Brita took her. Brita went on to Cameron and Bross, while I ran as much as possible while getting Democrat, Cameron, and Lincoln. I got to the summit of Bross 7 minutes after they did. Coming down Bross on that slippery pea gravel with a 4 year old on your back with a dinged up foot is not for the faint of heart, but we made it. Journey was a little odd up at 14,000 feet, but was back to herself once we got down to 13,000. She ran once I let her out and impressively did all the stream crossings on the rocks all by herself without falling in. Fun day out, and a great day to conquer 4 14ers in one go!
JesseSumrak - Jul 6, 2020 11:05 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2020
Decalibron on July 4thGreat day for the Decalibron! Went the traditional way up Democrat, then over to Cameron, Lincoln, and finally Bross. Fantastic blue sky day. First down.
Kristalea - Jan 26, 2020 6:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2019
Great way to check off four 14rs!Did the loop counterclockwise starting with Mt Bross and was happy with that decision!
Foxfulness - Oct 7, 2019 5:59 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2019
Backwards loopDid Bross first, then Lincoln, Cameron, Democrat. So crowded on Labor Day! Nonetheless, great weather and a good choice to do this loop in this direction.
BKiser90 - Sep 14, 2019 5:15 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2019
Decalibron with FriendBrought a friend on the Decalibron for his first fourteener experience! He did great. The route is easy and clear. Great way to get multiple fourteeners. The one downside is that it is VERY crowded.
tehbea5t - Jul 14, 2018 3:13 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2018
Very DoableUp and back down within 6 hours.
tripman1 - Oct 12, 2015 9:37 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2015
Decalibron plusSummited Democrat.Cameron. Lincoln, Bross and a plus = South Bross
Vanmeathead - Aug 24, 2015 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2015
14ers #2-4After camping at Kite Lake, my buddy Wick and I crushed the Decalibron in 5.5 hours...not bad for someone from KY. There as snow on top Democrat...tried glissading which was awesome. Rough descent coming down Bross with lots of loose scree. Beautiful day.
Liba Kopeckova - May 12, 2013 12:36 am
Lovely hikeLovely hike with Duchess - we started with Democrat and all peaks were easy to be bagged together. Slept in a car at Kite's Lake.
Senad Rizvanovic - Dec 12, 2012 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Feb 28, 2010
2×Two times, it's a great conditioning hike.
telemarkdude - Oct 11, 2012 7:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 1996
CameronWas just a bump on the ridge to Lincoln.
Ted Eliason - Jul 5, 2009 10:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2009
4 14ers on the 4th of JulyI had been putting this one off as a walk in the park compared to other challenges in the state. But it turned out to be an unusually aesthetic cirque hike. I wish in particular I had brought a frisbee to toss on the summit of Mount Cameron. Much time over 14,000 feet.
noahs213 - Jun 29, 2009 10:41 pm Date Climbed: Jun 29, 2009
Success!Climbed all 4 summits. Overall easy climbs except the fact I got sick. There all very fun! And did I say 4 summits over 14,000 ft.?
BigRob - Mar 17, 2009 11:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2008
cold cold coldGot about an inch of snow during the night before we climbed, which was the first time I think I've ever seen snow in August. I actually saw one dude in shorts, poor guy.
Dropmo40 - Oct 31, 2008 2:39 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2004
are we on another planetno we are on this "planet" wow how everything looks the same
Pete Castricone - Aug 23, 2008 9:22 am Date Climbed: Sep 16, 2006
Very WindyArduous ascent up Democrat, but the rest is rather smooth. The ridge was nothing but bitter wind. I smeared my cheeks with chapstick! I was wearing trailrunning shoes, so I "ran" from Lincoln to Bross. I won't do that again anytime soon.
seth@LOKI - Oct 5, 2007 12:50 am
Decacrat Range...?You could do four summits with Sherman on a good day, or weekend. I've always thought it funny this range enchains Arkansas, Democrat, and Clinton Peaks...Doesn't it?