Plus, you’re not as exhausted and can enjoy some down time. Superb hiking and mountain climbing. At the top, it was extremely windy. . Kings Peak is the highpoint of Utah, and of Duchesne County. Immediately go to the right towards “the face.” The trail will take you to the bottom of some cliffs (not the really high cliffs up higher and to the right-these are about the same elevation as gunsight pass). I drank a Powerade and 2 bottles of water, and did not filter at all. If you take the Painters Basin route, your reward is a trail all the way to Anderson. 5km ssw from the trail. Lower Chain Lake is about 9.2 miles from the trailhead and at 10,580 feet elevation. Passable From the upper Chain Lake, take the trail over Roberts Pass to the Lake Atwood Basin, and then over Trail Rider Pass to Painter Basin. Generally the best conditions for climbing Kings Peak occur from June through September, depending on snow and weather conditions. From the top you'll have great views of the different valleys surrounding the peak. There are several approaches to King's Peak, but Henry's Fork Trail is the most popular, and generally the most accessible. Make sure to take your time here as not all of the boulders are stable. 0 / 4. Do you have any advice? Correct route goes below snow field NE of Anderson pass. When you are at gunsight, there are two options: Descend into painters basin and around the hill, or the fast way OVER the hill. Thanks Scott for the information. Apparently one has to climb directly up from Gunsight Pass in order to stay above the cliff band and large talus slope. The trailhead starts at the Henry's Fork Campground. All Clear 44 days ago See History. And of course snowshoeing is fairly popular too. It’ll make for a long 2nd day, but that’s better than a long first day, where you’re exhausted and more clumsy while summiting. Kings Peak is located just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains, in the Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah, in north-central Duchesne County.It lies within the boundaries of the High Uintas Wilderness.The peak is approximately 79 miles (127 km) due east of central Salt Lake City, and 45 miles (72 km) due north of the town of Duchesne. Saturday: Leave dollar lake ~9 am. I had a great visit regardless. This is the most popular approach for Kings Peak coming from the north side of the range. Only the last couple miles are in the nice alpine meadows above treeline. The present-day Kings Peak wasn't known to be the highest point in Utah before the mid 1960s. Kings Peak's topographic prominence is 6,348 feet and ranks 19th in the contiguous 48 states. You can get all 7 peaks before descending Swift Creek but make sure there is no chance for thunderstorms to develop as you will be way above treeline for many hours. Here's a quick trip report. For those either disbelieving that Vancouver Island has "proper" mountains or looking for an introduction once willing to believe, a trip up King's Peak is a great place to start. Easy. It is certainly climbable any time of year however mid-winter ascents will require skis, lots of warm clothing, a liberal dose of spare time and a love for sub-zero temperatures and hurricane force winds! After about 3 miles and 430 feet of elevation gain, you will intersect with the Alligator Lake trail that heads off to the right. We did this over couple of days on Sep 26th and 27th 2020. Continue contouring around the peak to the saddle finally joining the established trail from the south below Anderson pass. Hiked about halfway in just before Dollar lake and then woke up at 4am to summit. For the last five miles I was hiking in the dark and scanning the ground not only to avoid tripping, but to find the softest parts of the ground for my feet. NOAA weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. The key is contouring around the peak instead of going up and down. Anderson Pass to Kings Peak Summit; Around 2.3 miles from the trailhead and after minimal elevation gain, a spur trail to the west will present itself. Effective immediately, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Par… The hardest part for me was knowing if I was on the trail or not, because it gets spotty at times, especially in the dark. Generally the best conditions for climbing Kings Peak occur from June through September, depending on snow and weather conditions. This is a col between West Gunsight and Kings Peak where you can look back at the valley you climbed up. • Right after reaching Gunsight Pass, you’ll want to take the shortcut. We didn't follow the route while coming down, just came down the rocks and reached the main trail, it goes around a lot and so we took lot of shortcuts whenever possible, reached the camp around 5pm. Follow Highway 40 as it turns back to the southwest and after 5.6 miles, turn right on UT 87 (AKA Ioka Lane) and follow this paved highway for 16.5 miles to the town of Altamont. Had a great hike to summit on October 8, 2020. From the trailhead (see above) hike about a half mile up the Yellowstone Creek Trail to a junction where you have two choices. Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. I brought a banana and ate it at mile 5. Last opportunity for water that I saw was a small body of water right before gunsight pass. Short cut No. Although there is a discernable trail to start the summit climb, it doesn't give you any hints. Up near the top going up there is not much of a trail, so you need to make your own, which isn't too hard. Any assistance in this quest would be appreciated. It was a perfect day with just a bit of rain later on towards evening. Here's a quick trip report. Passable That was a scramble itself as the trail quickly disappears and you boulder to the top. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Anwyay we made it to the truck around 11:30 pm. A quarter-mile west of this town, turn right (north) onto 16,000 West and continue another 4 miles. Either way, the trail hits Gunsight Pass, where there is a large rock cairn and some great views into Painter Basin. From Mountain View, take Highway 410 south about 6 miles to a junction. Yellowstone Creek does form a narrow, deep gorge that you'll pass by through the trees which may make the boring hike a little more interesting. Turn left and follow the trail past Farmers Lake and over Bluebell Pass, and then descend to Milk Lake. This meadow is slow-going from the shortcut side, because there isn't a trail and thus running on the rocks becomes a danger. 1st day hike in to camp is 8-9 miles, with a modest 1500 elevation gain. I kept one snack in my pocket, while hiking, so I could eat any time. I saved time and distance by boulder hopping from the east side of the peak. Yellowstone Creek (Swift Creek) Trailhead. Lucy hangs out at the summit of Kings Peak. It is certainly climbable any time of year however winter ascents will require skis, lots of warm clothing, a liberal dose of spare time and a love for self inflicted torture!" At mile 18, turn right to Uintah Canyon. Make sure to sign in. I had a thin polyester sweater which I wore/removed as needed. The Swift Creek Trail and Basin, north of Mountain Home, Utah, are probably the best approach for this route. It was meant as humerous and to be taken as as joke lol. You might feel like you’re wasting time, but it makes the trip so much more enjoyable. The other option is to turn right shortly after the trailhead and hike the Swift Creek trail to Milk Lake. 26.5 miles. Low gradient trail with a few wet areas. Over the hill, you'll be met with a meadow of rocks, which you'll need to cross in order to get to Anderson Pass, the last waypoint before the summit. You never know when the wind will blow, and when you lose your balance on your feet, because everyone got tired before reaching the ridge line. Be a little careful – all these carbs and calories can give you an upset stomach. Please, if you pack in, pack it out! There is a lot of boulder hopping but doesn't exceed Class 2. (801)524-3900. Parking for 50 vehicles, Toilets, campsites, corrals, and stock ramp. Follow this steep trail to the Chain Lakes Basin. From the pass, the trail continues down into Painter Basin which eventually heads up towards Kings Peak, and ends at the Uinta Highline Trail about 1.5 miles from Anderson Pass. It's only the last ~3 miles that has any real steepness, and even then it's only the final scramble that's steep. After about 3.6 miles, you will reach a junction where you turn left and cross Sheep Bridge and onto the Chain Lakes Trail. 8 / 26. You can then fill the bottle with stream water and then use the filter on your water bottle. (6), Images Follow State Highway 87 until it joins with State Highway 134 (this is where state Highway 87 heads due east instead of continuing north) between milepost 15 and 16. Stumbling along the trail from Elk Horn crossing to the parking lot was brutal especially with how totally spent we were and then having to use head lamps. Utah’s 13ers are not overly technical, but they usually require several days to summit due to their remoteness and their distance from the nearest road. Horse Mountain Creek Trail . Follow cairns along contour until last large cairn. Staying on the east side (side facing Painter's Basin) is what I'd advise to anyone since the other side is basically a cliff face. Are crampons/ or snow shoes needed? Conditions History. 3) Leave basecamp early with light packs for the 8-hour summit day. People often post trip reports and there are often people looking for current conditions on popular hikes. Weather was great and peak is still free of snow. I hike purely in Vibram Five Fingers so it was a bit rocky but not really tough. Turn left on Forest Road 017 and continue south 6.8 miles to Forest Road 077. Of course trip reports and picture captions, being more personal accounts, may be better places for jokes than mountain pages (which are generally written to provide useful information). Information regarding the conditions for climbing Kings Peak can be obtained from: Wasatch-Cache National Forest There is no trail after Milk Lake, but the cross-country route is easy to find since there are open views and travel is not difficult. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. The last five miles to the trailhead were a grind, but we all pushed through - amazing kids. The USGS hadn't determined whether the current Kings Peak or South Kings Peak was the highest of the two summits prior to satellite measurements taken in 1966. This trail is much more scenic as it hikes on a ridge crest for a while and passes by a few large beaver ponds before reaching Deer Lake, which is at 10,200 feet and 6 miles from the trailhead. There are 3 options that go straight up the face. Winter Winter Summer Summer ~PEAK LOGO~ X. Continue on 20,780 West for 4 miles, heading down the hill and turning right onto a short road which crosses the Lake Fork River. Even if you don’t feel pain, take some before hiking and at various intervals. At this point turn left (east) and cross via a log bridge. Kings Peak (Utah) Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Kings Peak (Utah) is: Mostly … I nearly blew off the mountain. Painter Basin is only 2.9 miles from the top of Kings Peak, but you still have a 2,120-foot elevation gain to deal with as well as some off-trail scrambling. All Grant Grove area trails can be accessed on foot, including the Kings Canyon VC to Grant Tree Trail, the Sunset Loop Trail, and the North Grove Loop Trail. Matt, may I add a correction re: "Generally the best conditions for climbing Kings Peak occur from June through September, depending on snow and weather conditions. Ever year there is something different, sometimes a few registers, sometimes none. You could follow the trail all the way to Anderson Pass, but the shortest way is to climb the east face of Kings directly and moot the north ridge. Both times have been as day hikes from Henry's Fork trailhead. For climbers wanting to try this long hike, the best place to start is the Yellowstone/Swift Creek trailhead and make a huge loop out of the ridge. A great place to find out about current conditions in the Vancouver Island Mountains is the Vancouver Island Climbing and Mountaineering Facebook group. . Open Lifts. TRAIL CONDITIONS. There may be a sign in register. There is a short scramble through the a rock band which comes up to a high bench. There was crazy wind bursts at the top so be careful not to be blown off. Made it car to car in just over 13 hours. Please don’t take the shortcut, extremely dangerous. 8 / 26. It’ll take 3-4 hours to reach the top, and about the same to get back. From there it was up to meet the trail and onto glory. Right after summit we had a rough amount of snow/wind. Continue on 410 towards Robertson, WY for 6.7 miles to when the road turns west. If you bring electrolyte powder (strongly recommend), you’ll need another bottle, or you’ll just want to bring a pump. From Milk Lake, follow the base of the ridge to the east all the way to Anderson Pass. After gunsight the summit climb is brutal. I discovered this, after I had been there, when I saw a photo of it in the Highpointers magazine. Weather Forecast for Central Uinta Mountains. Henry's Fork trailhead on the afternoon of 9/2 (Labor Day weekend) was packed to the gills. Search for pages on the site. • Bring pain killers (Tylenol, Advil, etc.). Friday: Trailhead at 4:30 pm. Each one is beautiful and slightly different than each other. The way down felt like it never ended it was miserable. At 13,527 feet, Kings Peak is the roof of Utah standing above the incredibly remote and beautiful Uinta range. Great trail, great view, be very careful when climbing to the peak, everyone has only one life. The trail heads in a Southerly direction on a gradual rise. Has anyone been on the normal route to Kings Peak recently? The peaks on the ridge from north to south are as follows: ORANGE: Yellowstone Creek Approach - Class 1, BLUE: Henry's Fork Approach via Gunsight Pass - Class 1, GREEN: Uinta River Approach and East Slopes Route - Class 2, RED: North Ridge Standard Route - Class 1+. Take exit 39 off Interstate 80 on Wyoming and turn south on State Route 414. Kings Peak is a 8.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Strathcona D, British Columbia, Canada that offers scenic views. Detailed hiking conditions reports for trails and mountain peaks throughout New England It only accounts for ~1.5 mi of the total hike, but it took me 1-1.5 hrs to compete. No permits or fees to park here or to camp. Did this hike with Gideon Both on 10/10/20, and its everything he said and more. It’s very easy on the way up until gunsight pass. It will give you more time to acclimate to the altitude. . Horse Mountain Creek Trail . The 4th Chain Lake is 1.8 miles beyond at 10,900 feet elevation. King Crest Trail (Saddle Mtn to King Peak) Passable : There are several downed trees along trail . Drive south on this road for another nearly 3 miles to turn right on the road to Henry's Fork Campground and the trailhead. It could have easily been a day hike, but we think you can enjoy it more, if you do it in two days. Kings Peak: 13,528 ft. The scenery is beautiful and there is wildlife everywhere. Turn left to hike down the road bed below a rock face. The scenery along the way is hard to beat as Henrys Fork, Painter Basin, Gilbert Peak, and Kings Peak create an endless array of some of the most picturesque mountain country in the nation. King's Peak Utah Henry's Fork Trail is a 26.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Altonah, Utah that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Go 6 miles to Mountain View, WY where route 414 turns west through Mountain View and becomes Route 410 as the road turns south at the west end of town. There is no trail, however, for the last 0.8 mile from Anderson Pass to the summit. This trailhead is on the north side of the range. It’s 4 miles up to Gunsight Pass before a short descent into Painter Basin.. 4) In Painter Basin, keep right at the fork on the High Line Trail to close out 3.5 miles up to Anderson Pass. King Crest Trail (Saddle Mtn to King Peak) Passable : There are several downed trees along trail . So many different zones you hike through! View Kings Peak Image Gallery - 395 Images. Has anyone ridden a mountain bike the majority of the way to Gunsight pass? The trail has a gradual slope for the first three miles, with an elevation change of just over 400 feet. At mile 16.7 continue straight. It took us until 3 AM to get home (we live in Utah). 4 miles past the Bridge Campground, reach the Swift Creek Campground at the end of the road and park at the trailhead marked by a large sign. From the intersection of Highway 121 and Highway 40 in the town of Roosevelt in the Uinta Basin, drive west on 200 North (Highway 121). Got back to Henry's Fork trailhead by 16:30 on 9/3, so a 12-hour day of being on the move, but well worth it. You can also get a view to the Southeast into another valley. Fill your bottle before leaving camp, put the electrolytes in it so you have a good amount before getting water higher up on the mountain. Read our COVID-19 guidelines by clicking this banner before visiting one of our parks. Low gradient trail with a few wet areas. The Kings Peak hike can be found on Map 092F081. It’ll take 3-4 hours, depending on how fast you hike. There are plenty of good camping spots 1-2 miles past the lake. When I did it, I hiked all the way up to Anderson Pass on the Yellowstone Creek Trail all night long, then headed south on the ridge getting the first five of the peaks before tiring out and bailing down into the upper Timothy Lakes basin and hiking out the Swift Creek Trail. The mountain was named after Clarence King, who was the first director of the US Geological Survey. https://friendsofkingspeak.weebly.com/current-conditions.html Summit and back to dollar lake by ~3:30 pm. Lucy hangs out at the summit of Kings Peak. Groomed Trails. Continue straight for another 2.4 miles where you will come across a sign for the Elkhorn stream crossing to the left. This last and final section of the trail gains approx. We totaled 29 miles, and expect it to feel like it. Mileage. 100m to the sw of the trail at around 11,000' which have a couple good spots to pitch a tent, and a larger pond / small lake at about 11,630' , approx. Take a lifestraw to enjoy all the mountain streams. After crossing continue heading in a southerly direction for another couple miles where you reach Dollar Lake. It is so incredible. There are several downed trees along trail : Kinsey Ridge Trail . This avoids the ups and downs and makes for easy route-finding but the hike through the Yellowstone Creek valley is in the forest nearly the whole way. The trail levels in shady woods at a viewpoint over the big bowl between the two mountains. The standard hiking route is a 28.8 mile round trip trek, so the peak is usually climbed as part of a backpacking trip. 3 / 9. Some Views from this popular lake. • Make sure your bottle is full either right before coming up Gunsight Pass, or shortly after crossing the face – streams become far less frequent after that. If you’re planning to do it in a day, make sure to get an early start. The first column is accumulated snow if there is 5 inches or more there is usually snow all the way down to the trailhead. King's Peak Utah Henry's Fork Trail is a 26.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Altonah, Utah that features a lake and is rated as difficult. I'll probably make a summit report on this one since I have some cool pics. Near the peak, temps dropped to high 30’s with rain. The first night, my 0 C sleeping bag with liner was a little too hot, second night it was just right. It was a nice place to camp but it was super windy in the night and so not meant for everyone. It was a great hike, I chose to camp at the base of the chute and take that first thing in the morning. The final assent to the peak requires a tiring scramble up about 800 feet of talus. And yes, people do use lamas as pack animals in this area. It is bright red. The Gear Junkie is back from Utah, where a weekend of crazy adventures climaxed at the summit of Utah's Kings Peak, the state's high point. Hike ~7.5 miles to dollar lake by 7:30 pm. • On Summit day, leave camp as early as possible. FYI-the huge mountain to your immediate right is not King’s Peak. It provides a fantastic peak-bagging adventure and endurance test as you will pass over seven 13ers if you complete the ridge. CLOSED. The shortcut to the right of Gunsight is a great way to cut off mileage, and as long as you have strong limbs, you'll make it. The Gu was extremely helpful – I used it twice and it really made a difference. The scenery along the way is hard to beat as Henrys Fork, Painter Basin, Gilbert Peak, and Kings Peak create an endless array of some of the most picturesque mountain country in the nation. King's Peak Summit Trail Very Difficult. I did not run any portion of the hike. Me and him probably could've done it in 11 hours, but we had to wait for people in our group. More Trip Reports, KPT08: pictures from the Swansons' 35th Kings Peak Ski Run, Swanson Brothers' Annual Kings Peak Run Pictures, Interesting Climate Statistics for US Mountain Summits. Open Lifts. At mile 21.9 turn right. I've done summer/fall ascensions but never a winter one and I'll be in Utah this December (26-28) and plan on attempting it. On the way down, instead of taking the ridge down to Anderson, we went straight down the summit. Most junctions are marked with signs, but they are very hard to read in the dark. The Some dogs can make it to the top. We also utilized the 'short cut' after Gun sight Pass to cut some distance and to avoid losing elevation. Bikes aren't allowed on that trail, as it enters a wilderness area very quickly and wheeled vehicles aren't permitted in wilderness areas. Be aware that the USFS (as they should) are enforcing the no camping closer than 200' from trails or water sources. Kings Peak weather forecast updated daily. Jerky, granola bar, Stinger waffles, Gu, nuts, chocolate, gummi bears, fruit leather. Notes. Didn’t jog on the way up barely jogged on the way down. I wish I had known about it so that I could have signed it. Made for a long second day, but the view was worth it. Camping can be found at any of the trailheads without charge and there is no red tape. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. You can either continue straight up the Yellowstone Creek Trail for 17 uneventful miles to Anderson Pass. • In late July, the temps were around 50 overnight. It wasn't there on my visits, but has been on other's visits. At mile 22.2 turn left just after the bridge. Its like climbing an escalator the wrong way, but it wasn't impossible (I was alone so I didn't worry about falling rocks). Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. It has many wonderful photos of our adventures that are invaluable to us. Current conditions, warnings and historical records We set up camp here for the night and then ascended up Gunsight Pass in the morning. Season: Midsummer to mid-fall. 1 (as I'm calling it) appears to be a snow climb. In response to guidance from the Tulare County Department of Public Health and for the health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are temporarily closed until further notice. The register comes and goes. They’re steep and scary looking, but you’ll get up them pretty quickly and save at least 1.5 miles of hiking each way. And it is certainly quite unwise to call skiing a "love of torture". The loop can also be done in the opposite direction. Choose Season All Season. 3) Leave basecamp early with light packs for the 8-hour summit day. My dad was with us, and created a delay. Mountain View WY 82939. So many people take this route that there are clear paths through this region. Flat. Started Henrys fork early morning as my plan was to finish it and be back to camp that night. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. Terrible conditions. Choose Season All Season. I am referring to midwinter ascents with that comment...not springtime :) Departure from parking lot was 13:30. Terrain Parks. TRAIL CONDITIONS Trails below about 8000′ are snow-free, with most areas at higher elevations also clearing steadily. 8 / 26. Trails & Lifts. 10 hr up to the peak, regular rest frequency and time. 3 / 9. If you are not young and strong enough, take the above comment (10.5 hr round trip) carefully when planning your hiking. Kings Peak is no exception to the rule, with summertime round-trip hikes totaling 25-30 miles round trip. Fun mountain all the same! The peak can be approached from the south, too--its a longer hike, but offers the opportunity to clamber along the easy ridge between Mount Emmons and Kings Peak, featuring many 13,000 foot bumps. Trails & Lifts. If your really up to it, go on over Gunsight pass into the basin on the other side. Kings Canyon National Park remains open, but air quality advisory levels may be in the Unhealthy for All range for ozone and the Hazardous range for pm2.5. This trail starts at the Henrys Fork trailhead and goes past Dollar, near Henrys Fork Lake and over Gunsight Pass (11,891 feet). I started 2 hours before the sun rose, and the first portion of the hike is in good condition to complete in the dark (with the assistance of a headlamp or flashlight). Add Check-In. The Kings to Emmons ridge-run is arguably the highest sustained ridge-crest in the entire Rocky Mountain chain outside of Colorado. The King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) is a spectacular meeting of land and sea as mountains thrust straight out of the surf with King Peak (4,088 feet) only 3-miles from the ocean. From Anderson Pass Scramble up the ridge south to the summit of Kings Peak. This portion is off-trail and has a lot of boulder hopping to the summit which has a beautiful view. Groomed Trails. From the Peak you can see the optimal route as green patches on the opposite slope that avoids the bolder fields. The route is well marked with cairns, although the trail is obvious. One final note. We did this in June over 2 days. Thank you, Tim. Amazing trail run. Just skirt around the bottom of it for a mile or so until you reach Anderson’s pass and the base of King’s Peak. Rate Quality . To set the record straight, this peak was not named on the basis of its premier height. 1 (as I'm calling it) appears to be a snow climb. So, a long tiring day, but it was worth it. King Crest Trail (King Peak to North Slide) Passable . This trailhead is on the south side of the range and although not quite as scenic as the hike from Henry's Fork, it offers a very mellow hike up the long Yellowstone Creek Trail. Happy hiking, and thanks Matt for this page. This way saves a lot of time, and its not that sketchy. This is a popular place to camp, however, and July through September in particular it can be f… Predicted wind at ~35 mph, and yeah it was rough, but doable with cold weather gear. I was caught passively hiking, and ended up lower than I needed to be for the summit. This trail goes to Alligator Lake and is roughly 0.5 miles one way. We are monitoring our operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and this page is updated as adjustments are made. Saves time pumping from the stream and weight of carrying the pump. Hiking the 10 miles to gunsight pass is all a super easy steepness. Most hikers camp at the lakes at the Upper end of Henrys Fork Basin. • From Dollar Lake to the summit is about 4-5 miles, with 4,000 vertical gain. Some of the text below was written by Bob. We started from the camp around 5:45pm and reached the trailhead at 9:45pm. The other photo is the rocky scree slope you'll need to climb to ascend Kings Peak. No obstacles. By comparison 31.2 miles (2013) vs 28.9 miles roundtrip (short cut 2016) which is a big deal from a day hike standpoint. Having climbed Kings 10 years ago I had forgotton how long this climb really is. You don’t miss a whole lot in the dark (just a forest), but being able to experience the sun rise/first light of the morning while being almost fully encompassed by mountains makes tramping in the dark totally worth it! There is a little switchback when you are almost to gunsight, dont take it. On summit day, bring at least 7 of these. Headlamp w extra batteries and water filter are crucial. Camping is also available at any of the lakes on the flanks of the peak. It' s the forest service which is charged with removing registers from up there. About 3.6 miles from the Elk Creek Trailhead, you'll reach the Elk Mountain-Kings Mountain Trail Junction, where the sign says the Kings Mountain summit is 1.3 miles away. 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