| Peak: | La Plata Peak |
| Route: | Northwest Ridge |
| Range: | Sawatch |
| Posted By: | Alpinefroggy |
| Date of Info: | 9/19/2020 |
| Date Posted: | 9/19/2020 |
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Ridge (trail) free of snow until about 13,500 ft when there is snow on the trail about half the time. Easily avoidable with talus hopping and following cairns uphill. That being said the snow is hardpacked and steps have been created so it is possible to cross some snow fields without microspikes or other traction and there are some snow fields that would make the climb easier if you chose to do that. I brought and did not use my microspikes. Windy and cold on the summit. Reccomend extra layers/gloves/handwarmers. Fall colors are out in full. Snow is on the ground. IMO top 3 best hikes I have ever done. Unreal scenery to me. All in all fairly easily done and a great time of year to do the hike. |
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