Quick-and-dirty version
Access: West Fork Foss Lakes TrailheadRound Trip: 43.4 milesElevation Range: 1600′-7492′Gear: helmetGPS Track: availableDog-Friendly: no
My Route
- Hike the trail for 3.5 miles and leave the path before the bridge over the creek off Malachite Lake.
- Climb Malachite Peak and continue south along the ridgeline west of the Foss River lakes.
- From Wild Goat Peak, continue east on the ridge through Iron Cap Gap, Tank Lakes, La Bohn Gap, and end on Mount Hinman.
- Return to Iron Cap Gap and cross-country through Saint Agnes Ridge to Big Heart Lake.
- Exit.
Climb individual peaks in the same order (see blog post) or customize the route depending on terrain, time, and weather.
Highlights
- Expansive views of West Fork Foss River Valley lakes and peaks
- Expansive views of Necklace Valley (East Fork Foss River) lakes and peaks
- Views to surrounding Alpine Lakes Wilderness peaks
- Sunshine and solitude
Lowlights
- Long, rolling ridge traverses
- Rain and clouds on the morning of day three
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