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Stairway to Heaven

2.0 (1 Rating)
A tough, loose trail most commonly hike as a brutal ascent to the ridge.
0.6
mi
Distance
278
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.56mi
Distance
278ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
8,184ft
High Point
7,906ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail ascends easily at first from Hudson and Prayer Flag Road and flows well to the famed "stairway." About halfway up, the trail becomes very steep and loose, forcing you to shorten your stride. Once you've reached the ridgeline ("heaven"), you have multiple options - left hits Root Canal, while right takes you to the trails off the backside of Emerald: Ridge and Beall.

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Contributors
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