'Gem Peak' aka 'West Gemstone' Climber's Log

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BKiser90

BKiser90 - Jun 1, 2024 1:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2024

2/3 Gemstones  Sucess!

Fun scramble around Lumpy Ridge. Tagged Gem Peak and the overlook peak. Some Class 3 maneuvers but fairly simple overall.

brognaalpino

brognaalpino - Jun 15, 2015 11:01 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2015

a hidden gem  Sucess!

Took the most direct way in from Gem Lake Trail; the off-trail portion was much shorter than anticipated but took some careful routefinding in places. It doesn't look like this peak sees much action. Really fun, solid scrambling with as much or little exposure as you want. Almost forgot it was a Saturday in the part until passing by Gem Lake on the return - then it got BUSY back to the car.

Kiefer

Kiefer - Jun 17, 2012 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 2012

All 3 Gemstones  Sucess!

Hit all 3 "Gemstones" same day as The Needles and Point 8469 over by Glen Haven. Quite a long day. Good weather though. Lot of people (tourists) on the Gem Lake Trail.

Kiefer

Kiefer - Jun 13, 2011 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2011

paired with Middle "Gemstone"  Sucess!

West Gem Peak is by far easier than Middle Gem Peak. Cool scrambles with great views on top. Rough rock though.

CSUMarmot

CSUMarmot - Jun 2, 2011 8:33 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2011

SE face  Sucess!

Look carefully for a route, shouldn't exceed class 2+ if you do it right. With Balanced Rock from Cow Creek TH

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - Nov 5, 2009 2:09 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2009

Via Gem Lake  Sucess!

With Castle Mountain & Marmot Point.

kavak

kavak - Oct 19, 2009 10:40 am Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2009

Lumpy Ridge TH  Sucess!

Gem Lake is one of the most popular trails in the park, I am sure. But once we passed the lake we saw noone else. We went to the notch between Middle Gemstone and West Gemstone. Descended to a flat area where I contemplated a route. My wife found a nice place to enjoy the weather and I headed up various ramps to flat area west of the summit. The rest of the way is 3rd class to just south of the summit and then winds around the east side of the summit boulder. From there it is a easy scramble to the top. Wonderful unobstructed views of the high peaks and Lumpy Ridge.

tomlauren

tomlauren - Sep 30, 2009 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009

Northeast Face  Sucess!

Ascended the Northeast Face (5.0) from the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead. I first explored the northwest side for a route. Not seeing any likely candidates I ventured to the northeast side and ascended the face via a 150 foot crack/slab rated about 5.0. I wore rock climbing shoes and was glad to have them. I came out six months earlier in an attempt to climb this formation but foggy and wet conditions resulted in me mistakenly getting to the top of 'Middle Gemstone' instead.

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