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36.27670°N / 118.638°W |
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Route Type:
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Hiking, Scrambling |
Season:
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Summer, Fall |
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Time Required:
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Half a day |
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Overview
At around 6 miles round trip from Summit Lake, and with about 1000' of relative gain and 2000' of net elevation gain, this route offers a relatively easy approach to North Maggie. Furthermore, as a primarily ridge-top route, it offers splendid views just about the entire way. The only caveat is that this way of climbing the peak is really only suitable for backpackers staying at Summit Lake. For day hikers, the standard Sierra Club route out of Moses Gulch is much more logical.Also bear in mind that much of the route is on soccer ball sized talus that just won't stop moving; sturdy shoes and lots of patience are a must.
A sampling of terrain along the North Ridge route to North Maggie
Getting There
After beginning as per the directions on the North Maggie page, Hike N towards Summit Lake from Hidden Falls, following the posted trail signs. After about 6.5 miles and 3000' of gain, you will reach the lake.
Route Description
From Summit Lake, traverse SW along Windy Ridge to the Saddle between peak 9926' and its unmarked neighbor to the WSW. From there, go over the saddle to its eastern side, and traverse the western slope above and past the the small lake (may be dry), and ascend to the SW ridge at an obvious low point right in front of you.
Looking back toward Summit Lake
Once you have gained the ridge, simply stay on it traveling South, circumnavigating peak 9996'.
peak 9926' from N of 9996'
When you reach peak 10023', you may be able to avoid some thorny bushwhacking by descending slightly to the East, and then continuing to the saddle between peak 10023' and North Maggie just to the South.
peak 10023' from the saddle N of North Maggie
From the final saddle, simply climb up the northern slope of North Maggie to the summit!