From South Lake via the Chocolate Lakes basin, up one of the west chutes, up to Cloudripper, over to Vagabond, down the same west chute, then up and over Chocolate Peak. Descended the north ridge back to the Bishop Pass Trail.
T. White - Oct 16, 2019 11:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2019
Not that tough
Although it was less well-marked than the Chocolate-Ruwau traverse, this cross-country route seemed easier! Great payoff.
Deb - May 15, 2013 12:44 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2013
From the pass
Hiked out to Bishop Pass just as a leg-stretcher and climbed south ridge of Choco on return. Ridiculous views!
SierraCJ - Sep 14, 2010 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2008
Nice!
From Bull Lake and around to Chocolate south ridge.Great view!
tarol - Aug 30, 2008 4:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2008
From Ruwau Lake
Hiked up to the saddle from Ruwau Lake then climbed to the summit
Augie Medina - Aug 24, 2008 12:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2008
Did the Route
Very enjoyable, scenic and relatively easy route to unique Chocolate Peak.
bearbnz - Jul 20, 2024 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2024
Returning from Cloudripper and VagabondFrom South Lake via the Chocolate Lakes basin, up one of the west chutes, up to Cloudripper, over to Vagabond, down the same west chute, then up and over Chocolate Peak. Descended the north ridge back to the Bishop Pass Trail.
T. White - Oct 16, 2019 11:18 am Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2019
Not that toughAlthough it was less well-marked than the Chocolate-Ruwau traverse, this cross-country route seemed easier! Great payoff.
Deb - May 15, 2013 12:44 am Date Climbed: May 14, 2013
From the passHiked out to Bishop Pass just as a leg-stretcher and climbed south ridge of Choco on return. Ridiculous views!
SierraCJ - Sep 14, 2010 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2008
Nice!From Bull Lake and around to Chocolate south ridge.Great view!
tarol - Aug 30, 2008 4:50 pm Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2008
From Ruwau LakeHiked up to the saddle from Ruwau Lake then climbed to the summit
Augie Medina - Aug 24, 2008 12:52 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2008
Did the RouteVery enjoyable, scenic and relatively easy route to unique Chocolate Peak.