Tryfan North Ridge
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 3.95 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,329 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 2,333 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,144 ft
- TrailRank
-
34
5
- Min elevation
- 1,012 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 3447
- Uploaded
- January 7, 2018
- Recorded
- January 2018
near Pont Pen - y - benglog, Wales (United Kingdom)
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Itinerary description
A half day hike starting from Lake Ogwen, heading up to the top of Tryfan via the north face.
At first the trail is well set out, but then disappears into the many dormant rocks that lie on the assent and it is at this point where some scrambling might suffice. We went up on a cold crisp January morning with the sun low in the sky and a strong easterly breeze, which made the scramble evermore challenging .
When at the top before managing you way through some icy crevices, you will find the Adam and Eve rocks, where legend has it that if you jump from one to the other then you will have the freedom of Tryfan.
The walk should take no more than 4 hours as we were in icy conditions so slow and steady was a must.
At first the trail is well set out, but then disappears into the many dormant rocks that lie on the assent and it is at this point where some scrambling might suffice. We went up on a cold crisp January morning with the sun low in the sky and a strong easterly breeze, which made the scramble evermore challenging .
When at the top before managing you way through some icy crevices, you will find the Adam and Eve rocks, where legend has it that if you jump from one to the other then you will have the freedom of Tryfan.
The walk should take no more than 4 hours as we were in icy conditions so slow and steady was a must.
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That’s a fantastic route thanks for your excellent description and route guidance Bannerman great job !
Glad you enjoyed it Dora, anytime 🏔