Little Giant Peak and King Solomon Mountain

May 22, 2009

A relatively easy half day hike in the heart of Silverton's old mining operations

Little Giant Basin

Little Giant Basin

A small lake in the upper part of Little Giant Basin.

Heading for Little Giant Peak

Heading for Little Giant Peak

The east ridge of Little Giant Peak as seen from near the Little Giant - King Solomon saddle. Difficulties on the ridge crest are easily skirted on the left side. 

Final scramble to Little Giant
Peak

Final scramble to Little Giant Peak

The rocks on the final scramble to the summit were covered with rime ice which made for slightly slippery footing.

King Solomon Mountain

King Solomon Mountain

King Solomon Mountain as seen on the descent of Little Giant Peak. The summit is actually the point just left of center.




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