Kessler Peak North Route

Name: Kessler Peak North Route
Rating: 4.7

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1.8 mile 2.9 kilometer point to point
42% Runnable
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 2,560' 780 m
Descent: -8' -3 m
High: 10,314' 3,144 m
Low: 7,754' 2,363 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 27% (15°)
Max Grade: 57% (30°)

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“Steep climb to the top of Kessler Peak.”

— Whitney Durham

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Features Cave · Views

Description

When you cross the bridge on the Donut Falls Trail, head over to the road. The trail is unmarked and heads off to the west. It can be a bit difficult to see. About 3/4 of the way up the trail you'll run into an old mine with the remnants of a cabin.

Then again near the top is a second mine shaft just off the trail. The second mine shaft is really interesting. After a short down climb you can follow the mine shaft through the mountain and emerge on the other side. From the top of the trail you get amazing views of a number of the peaks around you. This trail is steep and the climb is unrelenting.