Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in United States

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  • Catears

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Petersville, Alaska (United States)
    Author
    Robelop
    Distance
    7.48mi
    Elevation +
    2297f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCatears Photo ofCatears Photo ofCatears

    From base camp we descended by the glacier to main Kahilna Glacier and turned south, there were a lot of crevasses at our left side. We continued until we reached the main slope to Catears. We started climbing, the firs...

  • Lake Pitkin, CO, USA, June 2014

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bighorn, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    omriqo1
    with fnarad
    Distance
    10.59mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLake Pitkin, CO, USA, June 2014 Photo ofLake Pitkin, CO, USA, June 2014 Photo ofLake Pitkin, CO, USA, June 2014

    Long climb to the mountain lake. We couldn't get to the lake due to heavy snow on trail and lots of post-holing in mid June above 3100m. Trail is pretty steep at some points and there's a creek crossing around 3000m.

  • Mt. Washington via Lions Head (winter route)

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    near Glen House, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    ngc_2070
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    4252f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMt. Washington via Lions Head (winter route) Photo ofMt. Washington via Lions Head (winter route) Photo ofMt. Washington via Lions Head (winter route)

    Crampons and ice axe are required. Above tree line wind and wind-chill can be very extreme. There is one section that requires a bit of technique using crampons and ice axe. If you go on a busy day as me you can expect t...

  • Mount Russell - Synthetic Trace

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Whitney Portal, California (United States)
    Author
    Sbilly
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    2690f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace Photo ofMount Russell - Synthetic Trace

    Reconstruction of ascent to Mt. Russell on July 30th 1996, based on logging of altimeter data, handwritten notes, and topo maps. Mount Russell is a peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range inf California, north of Mou...

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  • [SMC] Mt Jefferson, OR

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    near Breitenbush, Oregon (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    9.09mi
    Elevation +
    5604f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of[SMC] Mt Jefferson, OR Photo of[SMC] Mt Jefferson, OR Photo of[SMC] Mt Jefferson, OR

    Over Memorial Day, a handful of hopeful climbers rolled out of northern California bound for the Oregon Cascades. Our basecamp was Dustin's place in Bend; the goals were an ascent of two coveted volcanoes: Mt. Jefferson ...

  • Ketchum, Idaho: Devi's Bedstead East

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    near Triumph, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    9.46mi
    Elevation +
    4931f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Devi's Bedstead East Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Devi's Bedstead East Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Devi's Bedstead East

    DBE is not the highest peak in the Pioneers, but it towers over the Trail Creek valley. It is a beautiful sight, and it begs to be climbed. The route starts up the Boulder Creek trail, easy and well maintained. The cr...

  • Castle/Basin/Andesite Peak

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    near Norden, California (United States)
    Author
    Allan_R
    Distance
    9.88mi
    Elevation +
    2585f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak Photo ofCastle/Basin/Andesite Peak

    A hike to Castle Peak, Basin Peak, and Andesite Peak in the Tahoe National Forest. A nice dayhike, except for a 70' near-vertical class 3 scramble to the east (true summit) turret of Castle Peak. Very good holds, still a...

  • Verna lake, RMNP, CO USA, June 2014

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    near Grand Lake, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    omriqo1
    with fnarad
    Distance
    16.42mi
    Elevation +
    2339f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofVerna lake, RMNP, CO USA, June 2014 Photo ofVerna lake, RMNP, CO USA, June 2014 Photo ofVerna lake, RMNP, CO USA, June 2014

    Very long strenuous trail across a few mountain lakes. Great views. Wildlife: marmots around the lake and mouse down in the valley. In mid June the trail was snow covered from Lone pine lake - but walkable.

  • Mackay, Idaho: Mount Church from Jones Creek

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    near Mackay, Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    4767f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMackay, Idaho: Mount Church from Jones Creek

    The south face of Mount Church is an almost vertical cliff visible from the road. The problem is that the north face is pretty much as steep. On paper, the hike does not look too bad: 4.5 miles one way, 5000 vertical ...

  • Pikes Peak

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    near Manitou Springs, Colorado (United States)
    Author
    carloslm78
    Distance
    13.15mi
    Elevation +
    8156f
    TrailRank
    26

    Starting from Manitou Springs, followed Barr trail all the way up to Pikes Peak summit. Half way up is Barr Camp where you can stop, there are restrooms, info, drinks and snacks. After that, the second half, divided in ...

  • Yosemite: Half Dome

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    7.18mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    26

    Half Dome trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Little Yosemite Valley Campground to Half Dome

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    daisywaisy
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    26

    Get water at Sunrise Creek before heading up to Subdome and Half Dome. It's well worth the effort and you will treasure the memory. If you are lucky, you'll catch the year-round Spring on your left (behind the large logs...

  • Ketchum, Idaho: Standhope peak

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    near Cliff (historical), Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    12.11mi
    Elevation +
    4551f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Standhope peak Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Standhope peak Photo ofKetchum, Idaho: Standhope peak

    This is a very scenic peak, surrounded by beautiful alpine lakes, and an excellent viewpoint of the Pioneer mountains. The hike is class 3, it requires a little climbing, so you need to feel comfortable in that type of t...

  • Stanley, Idaho: Snowyside peak

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    near Sawtooth City (historical), Idaho (United States)
    Author
    rjodra
    Distance
    8.79mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Snowyside peak Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Snowyside peak Photo ofStanley, Idaho: Snowyside peak

    The trail to Alice Lake is very popular because this is one of the pretties lakes in Idaho. The hike to Snowyside is long, but very neat. After Alice Lake the trail runs high above Twin Lakes to reach the saddle below...

  • Mt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite

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    near Bennettville (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    mj134
    Distance
    8.88mi
    Elevation +
    3179f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite Photo ofMt. Conness, 12, 590', Yosemite

    3rd highest peak in Yosemite, 12,590’, Up: 4.6 miles, 2,962’, 5:33 hr/min. 9 miles round trip, 3,268’ in elevation gain, Class 2+ route, Started at Sawmill Campground/Trailhead. Followed path past Carnegie Institute an...

  • Mt Daniels

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Kachess Resort, Washington (United States)
    Author
    penguino
    Distance
    11.05mi
    Elevation +
    5436f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofMt Daniels Photo ofMt Daniels Photo ofMt Daniels

    The direct approach (northern track) is much faster though it's advisable to take crampons and ice ax since there is a section crossing a permanent snowfield which is quite steep.

  • Galleon North

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Nordrum (historical), Washington (United States)
    Author
    penguino
    Distance
    10.50mi
    Elevation +
    4656f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofGalleon North Photo ofGalleon North Photo ofGalleon North

    This peak is rarely climbed and is a very enjoyable scramble. There is a steep fishermen trail to Horseshoe Lake with the route above a steep scramble. Great views from the summit.

  • Morris Peak

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Canebrake (historical), California (United States)
    Author
    Irrationalist
    Distance
    10.36mi
    Elevation +
    4409f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMorris Peak Photo ofMorris Peak Photo ofMorris Peak

    A HPS peak not far from Walker's Pass. Class 1/2. There can be a little cross country near the end but you are almost entirely on the PCT.

  • Yosemite: Merced Lake to Little Yosemite Valley

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    near Curry Village, California (United States)
    Author
    Ângelo Vimeney
    Distance
    8.73mi
    Elevation +
    223f
    TrailRank
    23

    Merced Lake to Little Yosemite Valley trail Part of a 14 days trip to Yosemite. Complete description at www.longocurso.com.br (Portuguese only. Would you like to read it in English? Please, let me know!)

  • Mount Shasta overnight - Avalanche Gulch

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    near Howard, California (United States)
    Author
    goleary
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    7474f
    TrailRank
    23

    We camped out at Helen Lake to make for a quick and easy push to the summit. Our route took us underneath, and then through a tight chute in the redbanks. We were advised that earlier in the season this route isn't advis...

  • Mt Dana and Dana Plateau

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    near Lee Vining, California (United States)
    Author
    Christer
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    3688f
    TrailRank
    23

    The access from Mt Dana to the Dana Plateau can be quite challenging! It requires proficiency in scrambling (and climbing). We made the traverse below the western side of the ridge, facing the Dana Lake. While on top of ...

  • Chickamin Loop 7-26-10

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    near Kachess Resort, Washington (United States)
    Author
    penguino
    Distance
    16.23mi
    Elevation +
    5728f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofChickamin Loop 7-26-10 Photo ofChickamin Loop 7-26-10 Photo ofChickamin Loop 7-26-10

    Chickamin Peak Loop from the Mineral Creek Trailhead with approach from the PCT and out through Glacier Lake. RT time: 9 hr 40 min, Class II scrambling with modertly difficult route finding. Stay away from any gullies an...

  • [SMC] Mt. Ritter and Clyde Minaret - Day 2

    Alpine Climbing
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    near June Lake, California (United States)
    Author
    officialposer
    Distance
    12.09mi
    Elevation +
    9728f
    TrailRank
    22

    Smoke and cloud may have limited our views on part of the trip, but it didn't hurt the climbing. Our team summited Mt Ritter on Sunday under heavy fog/cloud cover that made route finding a challenge. The snow fields were...

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