Kuss Peak's east ridge is often used as a start to a longer loop hike, including Mosquito Peak, Treasurevault Mountain and Mt. Tweto, but if you're looking for an easy up-and-down ridge hike with great views, this route alone won't disappoint.
From the 2WD parking area, near 11,560', continue up Mosquito Pass road (
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2) to reach the North London Mine -
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4. Pass the mine and continue up the rough road (
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6) to reach the 12,650-foot saddle between London Mountain (left) and Kuss Peak (right) -
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Taken from London Mountain,
8 is a good look at the ridge. Turn right, leave the road and start up Kuss' east ridge, without a trail -
9. Between 12,900' and 13,200', ascend the steepest section of the route before heading left toward the upper terrain -
10. If you're traversing to Mosquito Peak after Kuss, you get a good preview of Mosquito on your way up the ridge -
11. Continue to the summit -
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