Ascent of Ricketts Fire Tower on 2014-06-15| Other People: | Solo Ascent
Only Party on Mountain | | Date: | Sunday, June 15, 2014 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Ricketts Fire Tower | | Location: | USA-Pennsylvania | | Elevation: | 2380 ft / 725 m |
Ascent Trip ReportQuick run up from the gate. Beware of porcupines and there was a big bear on the trail. Saw his fresh tracks in the mud, but I didn't see him. Short bushwhack brings you to the tower footings. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 175 ft / 53 m | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail, Bushwhack | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 175 ft / 53 m | | Distance: | 0.5 mi / 0.8 km | | Start Trailhead: | Gate at Opperman Pass 2205 ft / 672 m | | Time: | 15 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | Ascent Part of Trip: Cherry Ridge
Complete Trip Sequence:
Total Trip Gain: 430 ft / 131 m Total Trip Loss: 255 ft / 78 m |
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