T. White - Jan 10, 2018 3:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2017
Popular, but rightfully so
Alta is worth the effort, but at least this trail is well-maintained enough to make it a bit more enjoyable getting up there. Pine duff on the lower reaches is a nice shock absorber. Glad I escaped the "rush hour" of hikers on their way up... the word has definitely gotten out about this mountain.
This has to be one of the best posts I've ever read on this site.
StartingOver - Sep 2, 2016 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
Beautiful trail
Hiked to the top of Alta Peak on August 13, 2016.
GlennD - Dec 19, 2014 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Great day hike
Snowshoed up on a beautiful day. Trail was hard to follow in some parts, but the view from the top and glissade down were well worth it.
Larry Laverty - Jun 1, 2013 3:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2013
Alta Peak Trail, Winter
Left Wolverton just behind a few other daytrippers on their way to Panther Gap and the loop. Snow, deep at times, almost the entire way from about a mile out. No sign of humans at all from Panther Gap on to the top. Straight up I went. Boarded crampons for more stability once the going got steeper. Couldn't believe there was a trail somewhere underneath all the snow. Had difficulty with finding route at first but the ammo box assured me I'd made it. A glorious view eastward to the top of the lower 48.
I must of been 12 - 14 years old. I was pretty stoked to make it to the top!
NewDayRising - Jul 11, 2007 12:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
AP Trail
Hiked with 5 others. The clouds danced all the way to the summit. Chinese lady puked tuna fish sandwich all over my passenger side door. Paranoid that a bear was going to rip off my door.
kwag - Jun 22, 2007 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2007
Great quality trail
Great trail in good condition, plenty of creeks for water in mid-june, but a low snow year. Lots of wildlife; deer and a black bear. Summit views are amazing.
tarol - Aug 31, 2006 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2000
T. White - Jan 10, 2018 3:32 am Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2017
Popular, but rightfully soAlta is worth the effort, but at least this trail is well-maintained enough to make it a bit more enjoyable getting up there. Pine duff on the lower reaches is a nice shock absorber. Glad I escaped the "rush hour" of hikers on their way up... the word has definitely gotten out about this mountain.
T. White - Nov 9, 2017 3:18 am
Re: AP TrailThis has to be one of the best posts I've ever read on this site.
StartingOver - Sep 2, 2016 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2016
Beautiful trailHiked to the top of Alta Peak on August 13, 2016.
GlennD - Dec 19, 2014 11:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
Great day hikeSnowshoed up on a beautiful day. Trail was hard to follow in some parts, but the view from the top and glissade down were well worth it.
Larry Laverty - Jun 1, 2013 3:07 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 2013
Alta Peak Trail, WinterLeft Wolverton just behind a few other daytrippers on their way to Panther Gap and the loop. Snow, deep at times, almost the entire way from about a mile out. No sign of humans at all from Panther Gap on to the top. Straight up I went. Boarded crampons for more stability once the going got steeper. Couldn't believe there was a trail somewhere underneath all the snow. Had difficulty with finding route at first but the ammo box assured me I'd made it. A glorious view eastward to the top of the lower 48.
Bascuela - Sep 26, 2009 8:44 pm
First 11K with my DadI must of been 12 - 14 years old. I was pretty stoked to make it to the top!
NewDayRising - Jul 11, 2007 12:38 am Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005
AP TrailHiked with 5 others. The clouds danced all the way to the summit. Chinese lady puked tuna fish sandwich all over my passenger side door. Paranoid that a bear was going to rip off my door.
kwag - Jun 22, 2007 11:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2007
Great quality trailGreat trail in good condition, plenty of creeks for water in mid-june, but a low snow year. Lots of wildlife; deer and a black bear. Summit views are amazing.
tarol - Aug 31, 2006 5:16 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2000
Great trailOne of my favorite hikes in SEKI :)