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Looking at the map Trail Crest to the Summit is pretty easy, right?

April 26, 2017crest easy map Pretty right Summit trail

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Looking at the map Trail Crest to the Summit is pretty easy, right?

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No, you lose 120′ of elevation gained in the quarter mile between Trail Crest the the junction of the John Muir Trail. There are three loses and gains on the way to the summit all this at more than 13,500′. This means you have to climb three times on the way back to Trail Crest from the summit, this stretch is what we consider the hardest part of a day hike trip, especially for those with acclimatization issues.