Where is mt parnassus

For a return, simply retrace your ascent route. For the more ambitious peakbaggers, it's highly recommended that you continue class 2 hiking over to Bard Peak, about one mile east, adding just over another feet of gain. From Bard, it's possible to descend directly south toward the Bakerville exit on I, picking up a climber's trail that leads in that direction.

If you don't locate the trail, this could lead to some serious bushwhacking. This descent will cross the Bard Creek Trail 83 which could also be taken back to the west to rejoin the Watrous Trail at the creek crossing. For yet even more brownie points, the truly dedicated peakbagger can add Englemann Peak to their list for the day. From the summit of Bard, you'll need to walk north, descending the north slope of Bard to no-count Robeson Peak and continue north over mostly tundra to Engelmann.

Then you'll need to reverse your route to get back to your vehicle s , heading back over Bard. This is all easy and fast, tundra hiking. Adding Engelmann will increase mileage by 4 and elevation gain by about 1, ft. Peak Summary For Front Range peakbaggers, this is an easy, class 2 day hike with a short drive to get there. Watrous Gulch Approach Route Class 2. Route Info Watrous Gulch Approach. A99c8f95b60fc9c91bfecaf9fc93b Ddcaace7a16ece12a7edf03b Afc13ac1fbb6fcc6 From the Herman Gulch Trailhead Parnassus can be climbed year round.

There are a couple of avalanche areas near 11, feet so be careful in the winter. Ruby Creek should be done in the summer months.

Bakerville should be done in the summer months. Camping is allowed in the area, but I'm not sure about camping at the Herman Gulch parking lot. Call the local forest service for infomation. Climbing and hiking is dangerous and approach this peak with caution. The conditions may vary depending on the time of year.

It is up to the climber in making good decisions and safe climbing techniques for themselves. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports.

Toggle navigation. Colorado, United States, North America. Mount Parnassus. Log in to vote. Table of Contents. It was at this time we saw our friends slashing pow turns down the North Bowl. We exchanged a wave and they proceeded down to where we were. After chatting for a second they continued down into the Drainpipe.

Seeing their turns got us even more excited for the descent. Again in kick step mode we made good time up the bowl and topped out on a small cornice. We put the skis back on and made our way to the summit. The summit ridge back to our bootpack was very sharky. I pointed out what looked like a decent line, started gaining speed, and was quickly bucked luckily landing on my pack and then back on my skis. Me mid shark attack. We made our way without any more incidents back to the bootpack.

I decided to ski the line just skiers right of our bootpack as this was the opposite side the other party had skied. I dropped first enjoying some of the best turns I'd had all season. I pulled off, watched Brett make his way down the face and we continued alternating down to the mountain until the entrance to the Drainpipe. On top of the new snow some wind blown had accumulated in the chute. We weren't even upset that we were the second party down the line, there was plenty to go around.

I made my way down first, rounding the corner then making turns on the fall line towards the exit. Approaching the apron I took those few last turns and straightened it out into the meadow below. It was pretty exhilarating floating on perfect snow out of a line I'd been looking forward to for some time.

Lower Section of the Drainpipe. Looking back on our line We took one more break in the meadow then skied back out to the car. This was definitely one of the best days I've had in the backcountry.

I can't wait to see what the rest of spring has in store!