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Mt. Superior South Ridge

5.0 (3 Ratings)
Steep scramble up the south ridge of Mt. Superior.
1
mi
Distance
2,664
ft
Gain
extreme
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
0.98mi
Distance
2,664ft
Elevation Gain
18ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
11,042ft
High Point
8,396ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
You'll start in a rock field, then head on the left side of the big mountain to you west. You'll pass a few man made structures on the way up. Then get up on the ridge and stay on it until you reach Mt. Superior.

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