Trying to pick which approach to take on Saturday. Biggest concerns are trail CONDITION, Views/scenery, and a little solitude...
I'm leaning towards The East approach from the top of 125B just because it's a bit shorter and I only have 1 day to acclimate.
Thoughts/Ideas?
Elbert East or Elbert SE?
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Dark Helmet
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Re: Elbert East or Elbert SE?
and I just realized I dropped this in the wrong subforum.... #facepalm....
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Scott P
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Re: Elbert East or Elbert SE?
There is no trail up the Southeast Ridge (except for high on the ridge if you come from Black Cloud). The East Ridge has a good trail.trail CONDITION
As far as scenery goes, any route on Elbert is going to be typical Sawatch. In other words; nice, but not dramatic as far as mountain scenery goes.Views/scenery,
The Southeast route is going to have more solitude since there is no trail.a little solitude...
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
