Near Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge
Morning view of Sawtooth Ridge from the South Park trailhead
Near Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge
The lushness of the trailhead is a bit of a surprise!
Near Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge
Hiking up the South Park Trail to Square Top Lakes
Near Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge
Square Top Lake.
Near Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge
Snow lingers on the summit above Lower Square Top Lake in early summer 2017.

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Square Top Mountain - Southeast Ridge

3.7 (3 Ratings)
This is the best route to the top of Square Top Mountain from Guanella Pass!
6.7
mi
Distance
2,527
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
6.71mi
Distance
2,527ft
Elevation Gain
2,527ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
13,796ft
High Point
11,565ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Technical difficulty on this route does not exceed class 1 or low class 2. Begin at the Gaunella Pass summit trailhead, from which you'll leave the parking lot on well-marked trails towards the obvious rolling southeast ridge of Square Top Mountain. A few moderately loose and steep sections are encountered towards the top, with some brief periods of rock-hopping to reach the true summit. Enjoy your time up there!

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