Ascent of Duck Creek Range High Point on 2020-08-01| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Saturday, August 1, 2020 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | ATV | | Peak: | Duck Creek Range High Point | | Location: | USA-Nevada | | Elevation: | 10289 ft / 3136 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAfter getting back to the saddle from Camel Peak, I headed north along the road going up the ridge toward the Duck Creek Range HP. This is a very steep road ascent on big loose rocks. I followed the road well beyond where it ends on the topo and veered off the road were it reaches contour line 3100. From here it was easy open country up a few feet to the summit (all class 2 walking). When I got to the summit I could see the road comes up to within 10-15 feet of the summit on the north side.
I followed the ridge back down until it rejoined with the road and then walked the road back to the ATV. Had I wanted I could have ridden the ATV to the summit and a skilled 4WD driver could possible make it to the summit in a vehicle, but the steepness and loose rocks would be a challenge. Camel Peak was a more enjoyable and rewarding hike. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 1726 ft / 526 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 3.6 mi / 5.8 km | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Open Country | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 1726 ft / 526 m | | Distance: | 1.8 mi / 2.9 km | | Route: | Road | | Start Trailhead: | Saddle between Camel and Duck Creek 8563 ft / 2610 m | | Time: | 1 Hours | | Descent Statistics | | Distance: | 1.8 mi / 2.9 km | | Time: | 1 Hours | Ascent Part of Trip: Camel
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Total Trip Gain: 1726 ft / 526 m | GPS Data for Ascent/Trip
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