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Alta Mountain Summit

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Alta Mountain Summit

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Alta Mountain Summit

Name: Alta Mountain Summit
Rating: 2

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Alpine Lakes Wilderness

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Location: Kittitas County, Washington, United States

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Best Hikes to Alta Mountain Summit

1. Alta Mountain Trail via Lake Lillian Trail — Alpine Lakes Wilderness

24.6km

08:54

1,430m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Rampart Lakes – Alta Mountain Summit loop from Easton

14.2km

05:54

950m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Christopher

September 2, 2023

Alta Peak is a classic summit that is located in the Alpine Lakes Region. Home to stellar views, Alta Peak is a popular destination for those want to bag a beautiful peak along with checking out the amazing Rachel Lake. One of the major advantages of this mountain is that it is only 12 miles roundtrip and the technical difficulty of this peak during summer is barely Class 2, with only one small section of exposure on a narrow ridge near the top. In summer this narrow ridge will only require one to use a little caution on their way to the summit. However with a coating of snow this mountain can get very sketchy very quick. It is an ideal late summer-early fall summit to go for because the trail up is then snow-free and the berries are out towards the high country.

As you pass Lake Lillian, there is a short steep pitch that travels along the lakes edge and requires more sure-footedness.

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Elevation 1,870 m

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Monday 8 December

6°C

1°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Kittitas County, Washington, United States

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Alta Mountain Summit

1. Alta Mountain Trail via Lake Lillian Trail — Alpine Lakes Wilderness

2. Rampart Lakes – Alta Mountain Summit loop from Easton

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