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Peak(s):  Mt. Lincoln  -  14,293 feet
Mt. Democrat  -  14,154 feet
Mt. Cameron  -  14,248 feet
Mt. Bross  -  14,178 feet
Date Posted:  07/30/2005
Date Climbed:   07/28/2005
Author:  JasonF
 Democrat/Cameron/Lincoln/Bross Hike - 7/28 Kite Lake TH   

Solo hiked the above 4 peaks on a gorgeous day. Made it to the TH with a 2wd vehicle although the last 2.5 miles is rather rough, as Bill mentions in the website info. Started at 5:30AM and made it back at 10:30, although I did not stop to sightsee for very long. With the exception of 10-15 climbers and 2 marmots the trail was very open and peaceful. Saw a 4WD vehicle on the top of Bross from the top of Democrat. The descent from Mt. Bross was BRUTAL - I was rock skiing most of the way down. Would highly recommend wearing (or bringing along) boots for this portion of the trail. This descent is worth it as it allows one to better see the reason why Kite Lake has its name. Also the descent takes you through a beautiful alpine meadow.


Comments or Questions
a2bucks
Bross Decent
7/17/2007 4:58am
The decent from Bross IS very difficult! I totally agree. Some parts are hard to ”ski” down because the trail is packed with just a few stones to cause slippage. Once you get to the ridge overlooking the gully it is best to head down the ridge pretty far until you see a decent switchback to the left that takes you almost all the way to the point where the trail heads up the other side of the gully



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