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Part of North Descent 3 mapped segments · 0.1 mi total.

North Descent

The North Descent is a tenth-mile scramble off the summit, rated demanding alpine hiking by SAC standards. Exposed rock, steep angles — not a trail for hesitation.

§ Overview

North Descent runs 0.1 miles (0.1 km) — a strenuous, alpine-grade hike. It is an informal, lightly marked path — carry a map and GPS.

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Length
0.1 mi
Elevation gain
Difficulty
Difficult alpine
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§ Before you go
  • GroundSurface
  • User-createdStatus
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 2,051 ftMin 1,942 ftNet gain 0 ft
2,051 ft1,942 ft0 mi0.0 mi0.0 mi0.0 mi0.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

36 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Chapel Pond
0.14 mi off
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
4.2 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
4.2 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
8.3 mi away
Shelter
Bouquet Lean-To
2.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (39)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge6.0 mi
Lean-tos (61)
  • Bouquet Lean-To2.4 mi
  • High Peaks Lean-To2.4 mi
  • Boquet River Lean-to2.4 mi
  • Giant Mtn. Lean-To3.0 mi
  • Giant Mountain Lean-to3.0 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-To5.3 mi
  • Deer Brook Lean-to5.3 mi
  • Wolf Jaw Lean-to5.4 mi
Primitive campsites (172)
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Chapel Pond Campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.5 mi
  • Giant'S Wash Bowl Campsite0.5 mi
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