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09-28-2011, 07:31 PM #1
Lewis Peak from Pineview, Skyline Trail, Solo
I was having a tough time deciding which route to take to Lewis Peak, either via the North Ogden Divide which would have been much shorter and less of a climb, or from Pineview Reservoir. I had the whole day blocked out for bagging this peak since it's been a goal for a few years, so I just decided to take my time and go the long route.
For me this was a difficult ride. I knew it would be tough but it seemed like the peak just kept staying out there in the distance. I guess I imagined the trail would head more of a Northward route, but it was pretty much West. I didn't realize how LARGE the mountain was spanning from East to West. The view here from Ogden makes it look like a North to South type of mountain. So I guess that threw me off a bit when I kept heading towards that damned western side, and the trail doesn't "truly" start heading North unless you head to the North Ogden Divide from the fork.
But once I hit that fork, what a view! Fortunately it was a beautiful clear day.
There are a bunch of differing stats on the mileage and climb, but MyTracks was reading about 10 miles from the trailhead to the peak, and about 3100 feet in elevation gain. Granted, I went back and forth a couple of times to get some footage but I don't think it amounted to more than a couple hundred yards of repeated trail coverage.
Here's the route I took, my phone battery died on the way down at 17 miles, about 3 miles from the trailhead.
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Here's the video.
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09-28-2011 07:31 PM # ADS
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09-28-2011, 09:07 PM #2
The fall colors are gorgeous! Love that ride.
Chere'
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09-28-2011, 09:13 PM #3
Nice video and pic of a wetsuit ??? I like the reserve choice of drink. Don't forget to invite me on the next ride. I will help set a nice slow pace.
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09-28-2011, 09:20 PM #4
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09-29-2011, 01:46 AM #5
Nice Report. I need to make that ride before the weather changes. I love the Lewis Peak climb.
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09-29-2011, 08:26 AM #6
nice job that is a tough climb...
go get lost, it is good for the soul
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09-29-2011, 09:24 AM #7
I won't be doing it again any time soon, I just had to "check it off the list"
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10-17-2011, 09:04 PM #8
Great photos. I rode that last year, it's a real grind getting up the first few miles. The views are worth the climb!
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02-19-2012, 09:47 AM #9
Dang, makes this roadie want to break out the MB and hit the trails. I used to hike all those when I lived here in the 90s but my bad knees now cannot take the descents on foot.
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