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Trip Report |
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Lat/Lon:
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37.93650°N / 106.8667°W |
Date Climbed/Hiked:
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Jun 23, 2007 |
Activities:
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Hiking |
Season:
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Summer |
Stats
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Distance: 9.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 4225'
"Phoenix Peak"
I camped at Phoenix Park Friday night. I started hiking at 7:43 am, 5 minutes after my desired start time. Crossing East Willow Creek was difficult to do keeping my feet dry. The trail was a little difficult to folow in sections. The hoodoos on the south slopes route were a highlight. I got to the summit of "Phoenix Peak" at 10:03 am. I could see Uncompahgre in the distance.
View Northwest from "Phoenix Peak"La Garita Peak
I ran the ridge southeast to La Garita Peak avoiding gains by contouring to the west side of the ridge. This was the only section I walked on snow. There were good views of La Garita Peak from the ridge.
La Garita Peak from its northwest ridge
"Phoenix Peak" from La Garita Peak