Ascent of Anthony Peak on 2016-04-16| Date: | Saturday, April 16, 2016 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Anthony Peak | | Location: | USA-California | | Elevation: | 6954 ft / 2119 m |
Ascent Trip ReportClimbed Black Butte earlier in the afternoon. Because Highway 162 was un-passable at Black Butte (would have been the most direct route), had to double back and take Forest Route 24N02, which added an extra 15-20 miles, but goes to the north of 162 at a much lower elevation. The access to the peak became un-passable at about 6100 ft, 2 to 2 1/2 miles from the summit. At some spots the road had about 8 feet of snow on it. For a while I followed some type of feline tracks, (by the size either a bobcat, or juvenile mountain lion). I began getting concerned about daylight, so made the decision at about 6500 to leave the road and scramble the remainder to the peak, cutting off about 1/2 mile. The lookout was boarded up, but accessable by a small staircase. Nice views of what I assume is the Yolly Bolly range to the north and a view of the Central Valley. I could barely see Chico through my binoculars.
On the way down, I followed the ridge to the south, which I had seen on the way up. Unfortunately, I descended a little far and had to ford a few streams and climb about 150 feet back up to the access road. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 1004 ft / 305 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 1004 ft / 306 m | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Open Country, Stream Ford, Snow on Ground, Scramble, Snow Climb | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 854 ft / 260 m | | Start Trailhead: | 6100 ft / 1859 m | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 1004 ft / 306 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 854 ft / 260 m; Extra: 150 ft / 45m | | Gain on way out: | 150 ft / 45 m | | End Trailhead: | 6100 ft / 1859 m |
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