Ascent of Brushy Mountain on 2011-04-13Other People: | Solo Ascent Only Party on Mountain | Date: | Wednesday, April 13, 2011 | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | Peak: | Brushy Mountain | Location: | USA-Tennessee | Elevation: | 4911 ft / 1496 m |
Ascent Trip ReportGreat little hike from Trillium Gap. Brushy Mountain is well named, as the whole mountain is covered with low, scrubby brush (Laurel?). The trail is thin, well defined, and it can be wet. Great views back to LeConte. Above 5000' it was covered in ice. |
Summary Total Data | Total Elevation Gain: | 251 ft / 76 m | Round-Trip Distance: | 1.4 mi / 2.3 km | Route: | Brushy Mountain Trail | Trailhead: | Trillium Gap 4660 ft / 1420 m | Quality: | 6 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail | Weather: | Cold, Calm, Clear | Ascent Statistics | Time: | 20 Minutes | Descent Statistics | Time: | 10 Minutes | Ascent Part of Trip: Leconte2 (1 nights total away from roads)
Complete Trip Sequence: Total Trip Gain: 4818 ft / 1468 m Total Trip Loss: 4818 ft / 1468 m |
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