Hike South Arapaho Peak 9/30/11 |
This is a very scenic 10 mile roundtrip hike of 3,162 vertical feet. There was still much snow left from the previous winter. |
To the south of the summit is Dorothy Lake. |
The valley to the south from about half way up to the summit. |
South Arapaho Peak and Arapaho Glacier. |
Many lakes formed by melt from Arapaho Glacier. |
North Arapaho Peak (13,502) is to the north of South Arapaho Peak. |
The turn is at a flat plateau where we start on the Arapaho Glacier Trail. |
The summit of South Arapaho Peak (13,397). |
Fat Marmots prepared for winter. |
At the summit of South Arapaho Peak. |
From the summit of South Arapaho Peak looking southwest. The lake in center-left is Dorthy Lake. |
Near the summit of South Arapaho Peak. |
Near the summit of South Arapaho Peak. |
South Arapaho Peak from the southeast from Diamond Lake. |
South Arapaho Peak from the south. Taken from near James Peak. |
South Arapaho Peak from the southwest. Taken from the Caribou Pass hike. |
The hike to the summit of South Arapaho starts at the 4th of July Trailhead. |
Taking the Arapaho Trail at first takes you far above the valley. |
The Arapaho Glacier Trail is very rocky from here. A detour is required to get to the summit. |