Square Top Mountain Southeast Ridge

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Features Geological Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

This route ascends Square Top Mountain (13,783') up the Southeast Ridge from the summit of Guanella Pass.

Technical difficulty on this route does not exceed class 1 or low class 2.

Begin at the Gaunella Pass summit trailhead, from which you'll leave the parking lot on well-marked trails towards the obvious rolling southeast ridge of Square Top Mountain.

A few moderately loose and steep sections are encountered towards the top, with some brief periods of rock-hopping to reach the true summit. Enjoy your time up there!

Please respect the tundra and stick to labelled trails in the area.