Near Route to the Y
Beautiful sunset from the top of the 'Y'
Near Route to the Y
Beatiful sunset from the top of the 'Y'
Near Route to the Y
Sign at the start of the trail.
Near Route to the Y
Near Route to the Y

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Route to the Y

3.1 (12 Ratings)
A great route that gets the blood pumping!
2.2
mi
Distance
1,136
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Views

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.21mi
Distance
1,136ft
Elevation Gain
1,136ft
Elevation Loss
65%
Max Grade
6,256ft
High Point
5,155ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking lot you find a trail sign showing you a map on how to get to the top. Take the trail up the mountain following the switchbacks to the top of the Y. While the route is fairly steep, the trail is well maintained and commonly traveled, and it is impossible to get lost. If you don't want to go to the top of the 'Y' (as the trail shows on the map) you can just go to the base of the 'Y' by taking a trail that breaks off to the left near the top.
History & Background
The 'Y' used to be the largest college letter on a mountain in the nation.

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