Was pretty painful - but we made it. Last year we did Giant, but it started raining & getting colder, so we headed back down. The 3,060-foot, open summit of this peak is a great place to turn around if you're already feeling tired from the hike — the trail is only going to get more difficult past this point. The other route to consider would be heading north on SR9 to Kremmling then following US40 along the Colorado River. Unfortunately I guess I will say this at our next ascent :)" —. A peak’s prominence, also known as topographic prominence or relative height, is a measure of how distinct a peak is from other peaks. The highway over the pass provides an alternative route from Denver to the ski areas near Breckenridge and Keystone. The other route to consider would be heading north on SR9 to Kremmling then following US40 along the Colorado River. Leaving the notch, the path climbs over the wooded summit of Mason Mountain at 2.8 miles, descends into another notch, then climbs steeply to the summit of Bald Peak at 3.9 miles. Then it was another descent, before climbing again to Bald Mountain. The 6.5-mile trail can get crowded on weekends, but there’s a reason for its popularity. "Climbed Rocky Ridge from Route 9, passing through some of the most amazing foliage I have ever seen. New Russia on US 9, and is not as commonly climbed due to the longer hike. Hamlin Ridge Trail climbs to Hamlin Peak, which tops off at 4,756 feet above sea level and is one of Katahdin’s lesser peaks. This was a fantastic hike. Always bring extra layers, especially for higher elevations, and don't hesitate to turn around if the weather starts to turn. Isolation Peak is a Class 2 hike in the heart of Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park. Many small brooks cascade down from the upper slopes and one in particular, Roaring Brook, has a scenic waterfall which may be seen from Route … A very, very long & steep climb. All total for the day over 5,000 feet. The total ascent amounts to 5,128' (more than the ascent of Mt. And it was, but I really liked this hike. The ankle was the size of a baseball the next day. " Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Snowshoeing Rocky Peak Ridge in winter is a serious endeavor that should only be attempted after tackling a few of the area's smaller mountains. The best ones are beyond the first lookout (1.9 miles) on the summit ledges at 2.2 miles. Adair, Meghan - Social Science; Al-Majid, Ariana - Learning Specialist; Alison, Allison - Social Science Chair; Anderson, Tyler - English; Ayala-Walsh, Johanna - English Chair Share: Also in Adirondack Hiking The road goes all the way to 13,400' on Peak 10! Giant Mountain, Rocky Peak Ridge, Blueberry Cobbles, & Bald Peak via East Trail at Clinton, New York, United States on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 9:00AM It was probably the hottest I have been on any peak on any hike to date, at one point I didn't think we'd make it. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. The trailhead can be found at a parking area that is 4.9 miles north of the intersection with route 73 on route 9; it will be on the left if you are coming from route 73. Goggles and a face mask are highly recommended. It's about 10 miles. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. While the climbing makes for a challenging run, there is a great deal of open ridge running on this route, and the views are early, often, and expansive in both directions. Rocky Peak Ridge Bald Peak Roaring Brook Lookout Dickerson Notch Rate this Hike ... 6378 United States Route 9 to US 9, Elizabethtown, NY, USA. You'll find significant sections of 5.5 - 5.6 climbing on almost all of the 10 pitches on this route. 9 is a strenuous climb with a terrific pay off. The parking area and trailhead are on the left. Shelly wrapped it tight and I popped some Advil to hike back up towards Giant and down to the trailhead. This hike has had some of my favorite views of the Adirondacks, especially on the descent between Giant and Giant Nubble." After reaching Rocky Peak Ridge, hikers decent a small col before ascending to Giant Mountain. This route uses the route to 12,400' and then climbs the east ridge on Peak 9. Peak to Peak Scenic Byway This drive is less than an hour from Denver, Boulder or Fort Collins. That's a nice route but I would still suggest Peak-to-Peak over it. We almost immediately got too hot and shed the outer layer - it was definitely a day of taking gloves and layers on and off.. It was a beautiful clear morning, about 35 degrees - it has been unseasonably warm and there was no snow or ice to speak of at the start. ; From Denver International Airport, drive 75 miles northwest to Estes Park or 125 miles northwest to Grand Lake. There is a ridge that climbs from Rocky Peak to Rocky Peak Ridge, but the name "Rocky Peak Ridge" applies to the summit, not the ridge. Some peakbaggers will approach this hike from another trail to the east to bag Rocky Peak Ridge, #20 on the Adirondack High Peak list. Thus it was that in 1928 Congress appropriated $450,000 to build Trail Ridge Road, a route designed to show off the stunning scenery. 5 years, 6 months ago Giant Rocky Peak. After reaching Rocky Peak Ridge, hikers decent a small col before ascending to Giant Mountain. You may be interested in hosting church for friends and neighbors, or for people you already have relationships with that you feel comfortable inviting into your homes. After enjoying in the views, keep going toward Bald Peak. We reached the summit of Rocky at about 2:00pm. 9 in New Russia, NY, and follows the East Trail up to the summits of Rocky and Giant. Rocky Peak Ridge-East Peak (4029 ft/1228 m) Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) 44° 9' 16'' N, 73° 42' 20'' W 44.154363, -73.705445 (Dec Deg) 603521 E 4889833 N, Zone 18 (UTM) Country: United States: State/Province: New York: County/Second Level Region: Essex: City/Town: Keene Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. There is a primitive tent site near the outlet to Mary Louise Pond, which is just below the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Very steep and LOTS of ups-and-downs, ups-and-downs coming over from New Russia. Hikers can also approach Rocky Peak Ridge by going over the shoulder of Giant Mountain. Prominence ranks are calculated only for peaks with known prominence. The 10 mile trail over Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant includes 5300' of climbing, and 9500' for the 20 mile round trip. Becca posed for some test footage for an upcoming video project, and battled her leaking water bottle all day. I proceeded up the saddle edges to a rocky peak, had some lunch, an absorbed the view of the Shenandoah Valley from the precipice. As we were approaching the summit, we heard several rumbles of thunder that sounded like they were getting closer. Peak 9 is sequenced with Peak 10. shows the mountain as a whole (not just the summit or views), is at least 1920x1440 dimensions and max size 10MB. We reached the summit of Rocky at about 2:00pm. Hiking. Continue to follow the trail uphill, along the way Square Hill is horizotally towering on the right far, in which Wong Mo Stream embedded itself. Rocky Peak Ridge: #20 4,420′ The ascent of Rocky Peak Ridge (RPR) from Rt. The third ascent begins from the east, near the town of New Russia on US 9, and is not as commonly climbed due to the longer hike. Rocky Peak Ridge. It wasn't the parking lot, or even the trailhead, that we thought, but it still had access to the peaks we wanted. Near to the end of Tittesworth you will find one of the best walks in the Peak District at The Roaches. This is a good trail for learning how to summit with snowshoes. Snowshoes are required and will suffice on the lower reaches of the trail, but snow spikes are highly recommended on the steep, mostly exposed ridge and on the upper reaches of the mountain. Note that prominence is not the same thing as a peak’s vertical drop, which is usually extremely difficult to calculate because a peak’s base elevation can be highly subjective. Log successful summits on peakery to earn awards: Thanks. Mild day & very little wind. michael.t.vaughan 4 years, 1 month ago Giant through hike (KM) (8/15/19) Jeff O! This is a 6+ mile one way hike. The route climbs Bald Peak, a smaller mountain, then begins the ascent of Rocky Peak Ridge. —, "So, this was the main goal of Today. Both approaches should only be attempted by experienced hikers. I hiked the Fire Road portion of this Trail as a link between the Los LlajasTrail and the Chumash Trail. —, "Sprained ankle coming off of Rocky. When I reached the summit, it was in the clouds, but as I sat there, the clouds began to rise, sending down the biggest show of god rays I have ever seen." Along the way this trail gains, loses, then regains a lot of ground, adding up to a whopping 4,700 feet of total elevation gain. It's easier than the East Trail but still a strenuous hike. The sharp col, referred to as Gusty Gap, between Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge is another attractive feature of the area. The route climbs Bald Peak, a smaller mountain, then begins the ascent of Rocky Peak Ridge. 12 summits • 10.7 mi • 5,222 ft gain • 10 hr 9 min, 2 summits • 10.6 mi • 4,353 ft gain • 7 hr 27 min, 1 summit • 12.5 mi • 4,154 ft gain • 11 hr 24 min, 1 summit • 12.7 mi • 5,141 ft gain • 7 hr 5 min, 1 summit • 16.8 mi • 6,263 ft gain • 11 hr 11 min, "With Jeff and Meenu - peaks 24 and 25 of ADK 46 for me (and 2nd and 20th of round 2 for Meenu and Jeff). I had also been well informed that this hike was steep from the start and I had read a few things and my friends had hinted that the route to RPR was "tricky" so I was also prepared for it to be hard. No snow left, bugs swarming below 3,000 feet, trail mostly dry and well maintained. Leaving the pond, the trail climbs through open meadows to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge at 6.7 miles. This is a great double up mountain hike. Rocky Peak Ridge trail from NY Route 9 16 summits • 10.7 mi • 5,222 ft gain • 10 hr 6 min Bald Peak 12.5 mi route 1 summit • 12.5 mi • 4,154 ft gain • 11 hr 24 min We got to a ..." —, "Becca and I parked at the trailhead at 0430 to get a good spot. Like I said earlier, a traverse on the East Trail starting on Route 9 in New Russia over Bald Peak, Rocky Peak Ridge and then to Giant and then down the Zander Scott or Roaring Brook trails would be a great hike with two cars or a bicycle spot. From AllTrails recent recordings, people had done the hike in 6-8 hours recently so we went in hoping for that, but I was also mentally rounding up to 9-10. Do not underestimate this route! Near 12,800', re-gain the ridge and continue west to a 13,150-foot point on the ridge - 11. We took a bit of time to eat and take a power nap (Jeff) and then started off. The views we get at the different false summit (so many of them) are great. Lots of open rock face, and lots of great views from here. Aoraki / Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand.Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 metres (12,218 feet). I was very glad of that, because the route up from NY 9 was bone dry !! The weather was perfect and even if we were the long weekend, surprisingly they were not that much people on this trail. Near here there's also the climb to Hen Cloud where there are more great views. Disclaimer: this is a different route than the standard Keyhole Route… The Ridge Trail to Giant Summit: 3 miles (3050' ascent)3 hours Round trip traverse to Rocky Peak Ridge: 2.6 miles (1400' ascent) 2 hours. Rocky Peak Ridge The East Trail in the Giant Mountain Wilderness ascends 6.7 miles and 3,600 feet from the trailhead on Route 9 to the 4,420-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and its 360 degree view. Got home late-ish that night. The trail leaves the parking area and works its way up, following a stream at one point, to a lookout at 1.6 miles followed by a brief climb to the summit of Blueberry Cobbles at 1.9 miles. ; There are a number of routes for driving from Denver to Estes Park. Once crossing the ridge, the climb up Rocky Peak Ridge isn’t bad at all. The morning sun was easing the cold and soon I stripped off my jumper and was strolling in shirt sleeves. On Saturday Sept 10th 2016, Dave and I climbed Longs Peak in Colorado via the Keyhole Ridge route. Trail Ridge Road (Highway 34) connects the two sides of the Park, crossing the Continental Divide at 12,183 ft. It's an annual charity event put on in aid of the Edale Mountain rescue service that pits walkers, runners and climbers against some famous Derbyshire gritstone edges. Colt was contacted to build the eastern side; L.T. From Colorado Springs Airport, drive about 150 miles northwest to the park. Walk west along a flat section and begin climbing the final 1,000' of upper ridge - 12. Again, lots of open rock and some fantastic views. The trail was clear for about the first hour or so and then we began to encounter some ice. At 43.9 miles, Trail Ridge is also the second longest bike climb in the U.S. and the fifth longest in the world. Great day if hiking!" The trail was beautiful, one of the best in the ADKs." the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, Elevation gain: 4,700 feet via East Trail, Distance one way: 6.7 miles to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge via East Trail, Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest mountain in the Adirondacks. Rocky Peak Ridge: #20 4,420′ The ascent of Rocky Peak Ridge (RPR) from Rt. Trail Ridge won't generally close until October. Giant Mountain - East Trail via Rocky Peak Ridge East Trail in Giant Mountain Wilderness extends 6.7 miles and ascends 3,600 feet from the trailhead on Route 9 to the 4,420-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and its 360- d egr vi w. Mu ch of tal snp ky of the mountains, forests … Be prepared for a lot of ups and downs on this beautiful hike. The North Ridge of Ellingwood is one of those Rocky Mountain alpine adventures that is familiar-sounding to many, but few actually put in the miles required to climb it. While this summit could be done as a very long day-hike, (17 miles or more), we did it as part of a backpack trip to a base camp below Bluebird Lake. The real attraction here is being able to camp so close to the top of a High Peak, which is a rare thing since camping is generally prohibited above 4,000 feet. The parking area is on Route 9, about 5.5 miles south of Elizabethtown on the right. One-way mileage and elevation gain are measured from the summit of Peak 10. Distance one way: 6.7 miles to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge via East Trail; Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest mountain in the Adirondacks; Follow Leave No Trace principles; Parking. Rocky Peak Ridge in winter. Instead, peakery shows vertical gain for specific routes up peaks. I carried a water filter and knew there was a pond near the top. You can explore Trail Ridge Road from your base in Estes Park. Most people hike Rocky Peak Ridge with Giant Mountain as in and out hikes (going up Giant and then to Rocky and returning the way they came up). Thanks for contributing! Read more about the trails that lead to the junction on the Giant Mountain page. There is a designated campsite on the left, just before the outlet. We’ll review and let you know when it’s approved. peakery features 1 photo of each peak - ideally one that: We'll select the best photo to feature. And, as I figured, Ashley (who turned 9 on May 13), was the best hiker in the group. Giant also has several different ways to approach the summit, but this path would be the most popular, mostly because of the length and the access to see the Giant Washbowl and Nubble. I would go with the Peak-to-Peak route for diversity. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Enter your email and we’ll send password reset instructions: Often climbed in conjunction with Giant Mt., aka Giant of the Valley, Rocky Peak Ridge is sometimes referred to as Giant's Wife. Rt 9 New Russia to RPR: 6.7 mi (book), 4500 ft ascent, 760 ft descent Rt 9 to Giant: 8.0 mi (book), 5400 ft ascent RPR to Giant: 1.3 mi (book), 620 ft descent, 870 ft ascent From Lake Placid, follow Route 73 east for 27.5 miles, then turn left on Route 9 at the spaghetti junction and follow that for about 4.5 miles. Colorado has climbs that belong on every cyclist's bucket list and Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is my favorite. This aptly-named mountain is the first summit on the East Trail to Rocky Peak and Giant at 1.9 miles from Rt. We left home about 3 am (a late start for us!) One route for Rocky Peak Ridge is to start from the east at the US 9 trailhead, going up and over Blueberry Cobbles, then Bald Peak and then along the open ridge to the summit. Expect a significant drop in temperature as elevation is gained, and be prepared for strong winds along the ridge line and on the summit. After you link up with the rocky Peak fire Road section, there is no shade. The trail rolls over several lesser peaks… The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. Unmarked Trails . 1 shows the route from the top of the Breckenridge ski area. To get to Rocky Peak you will have to backtrack 0.1 miles to an intersection where there is a marked trail to the mountain. Route Description Overview The Rocky Canyon route up Pyramid Peak is probably the greatest vertical climb in the Tahoe Sierra. — Right-On • Oct 9, 2018 W.A. I reached the saddle between the east and west viewpoints in about an hour and turned west. The East Trail is a scenic and demanding hike that follows a long, mostly exposed ridge as it goes over several lower peaks on its way to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Date of Hike: 6/1/12 East Trail: 16.0 miles (6,500 elevation gain) Trip Report: - One of the most scenic hikes in the Adirondacks is a traverse along Rocky Peak Ridge, most hikers will spot a car at the Giant Mountain Wilderness trailhead off Route 73 or the trailhead in New Russia off Route 9 … Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States, traversing Rocky Mountain National Park and offering spectacular views along the giant switchbacks 20 miles below a summit that tops out at a whopping 12,000'. Great Strenuous Hike: Maryland Heights. Starting from a base elevation of 5,900', the route climbs up nearly 4,100' to the summit of Pyramid Peak. The well-known 55-mile-long route showcases views … There is a ridge that climbs from Rocky Peak to Rocky Peak Ridge, but the name "Rocky Peak Ridge" applies to the summit, not the ridge. The route is obvious - stay on the ridge where you can see across Quandary's upper east slope to your right - 12, 13, 14 and 15. Anyway, a successful summit for 46er #13 and 29er #18 along the way (Bald Peak). The 9 Edges Challenge is a 21 mile route that crosses 9 gritstone edges in the eastern Peak District. Another approach is to climb up Giant first from the W or N and then head over on the ridgeline E to this peak. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Leave the forest near 11,800' and continue on the road as it … Either way, you'll arrive just 0.2 mile from the top of Giant before descending steeply to a col between the two peaks, after which it climbs to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. The ridge is mostly treeless and offers 360-degree views for long distances. and arrived at the trailhead around 6:30 am. We reached the summit of Rocky at about 2:00pm. We reached the summit of Rocky at about 2:00pm. —, "A perfect day to hike up Rocky Peak via the New Russia trail head! More … More. This is definitely one of my favorite hike. So we climbed most of Giant again, then dropped down 600 feet & climbed 750 feet up to the summit of Rockey Peak Ridge. It runs along an elevated rocky ridge, with fascinating rock formations and wonderful views of the surrounding countrsyide and the reservoir below. The route is rated class 3, requiring scrambling on exposed rock, on a fair-weather day or class 4 if conditions are bad or much snow is on the route. Explore! Rocky Peak Ridge in winter. Beautiful day and scenic hike though." Park at the Visitor center or Safeway Shopping center near the intersection of US 34 and US 36 on the east side of Estes Park. A spectacular trail from New Russia involves eight waterless miles and 5200 feet of ascent. East Trail to Giant (class IV) - (7.9 miles) via Rocky Peak Ridge; Ridge Trail to Giant (class V) - (6.2 total miles) includes the "Over" bypass on the Ridge Trail, the Ridge Trail and the Roaring Brook trail to Giant. There is a trail junction shortly after the summit, with the left route passing more views and right descending more directly into Mason Notch, where the two paths converge. From there, you can also access Copeland and Ogalalla. The parking area and trailhead are on the left. Overall 13 hours and 13+ miles later, very long but beautiful day. A hike that took in 5 peaks, Blueberry Cobbles, Mason, Bald Peak, Rocky Peak and finally RPR. Derwent, Stanage, Upper Burbage, Lower Burbage, Frogatt, Curbar, Baslow,… Hikers can begin at the Roaring Brook or Chapel Pond trailheads to begin this hike. Ridge Trail to Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge is a 8.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Keene, New York that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Rocky Peak Home Church is an opportunity for us to invite people to our homes to watch our online service. The section from Giant to RPR is very steep and challenging sections to descend. Marcy from the ADK LOJ). This is especially important on the descent. Note that since many peaks in peakery still have unknown prominence, the ranks are subject to change as new prominence info is added. Northeast Ridge route enroute to San Luis Peak, 14,014 ft, 23 May 2020. A traverse of Rocky Peak Ridge from Chapel Pond on Route 73 to New Russia on Route 9. The parking area is on Route 9, about 5.5 miles south of Elizabethtown on the right. The open stretches along the East Trail are particularly hazardous when icy and should only be attempted by hikers with the proper gear and with experience on steep, open, icy routes. From Lake Placid, follow Route 73 east for 27.5 miles, then turn left on Route 9 at the spaghetti junction and follow that for about 4.5 miles. —, "Solo thru-hike from New Russia on Memorial Day 2019. You'll find significant sections of 5.5 - 5.6 climbing on almost all of the 10 pitches on this route. From the summit of Peak 10, head north, walking down the ridge that connects over to Peak 9. The total mileage is about 13.5 miles. Hiking Rocky Scramble We started at Roaring Brook trail head went up to Giant then over to Rocky Peak Ridge, then over to Bald Mtn and Blueberry Cobbles, then to route 9 where our dropped car was. 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