Ascent of Esja on 2011-08-18| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Thursday, August 18, 2011 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Esja | | Location: | Iceland | | Elevation: | 2999 ft / 914 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAt this time of year (mid-August), there was no snow along the route, although snow could be seen in the distance. Most hikers only go as far as the plateau at Þverfellshorn, and many were just wearing shorts. The actual summit (Habunga, at 914 m.) is another 3-km trek across rocky terrain northeast from the Þverfellshorn. There is no real trail. If you don't have a GPS or compass, you just have to keep eye-balling the highest point. Eventually, you'll arrive at a large rock pile, or cairn. Somebody put a wooden stick in the top, but other than that, there's no sign to greet you. Perhaps someday a group will erect one. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 2953 ft / 900 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 8.7 mi / 14 km | | Route: | via Þverfellshorn | | Trailhead: | 46 ft / 14 m | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Unmaintained Trail, Aid Climb | | Gear Used: | Ski Poles | | Weather: | Pleasant, Breezy, Clear | | Ascent Statistics | | Time: | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Time: | 2 Hours |
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