Near Black Powder Pass
View of Bald Mountain from the Section House Hut.
Near Black Powder Pass
On Black Powder Pass.

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Black Powder Pass

4.5 (11 Ratings)
1.4
mi
Distance
694
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.42mi
Distance
694ft
Elevation Gain
16ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
12,171ft
High Point
11,491ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Look for the sign marking the start of the trail on the north side of the parking area just below the Section House Hut and Ken's Cabin. The trail slowly ascends across a small talus field and through a pine forest until you are above treeline. From here, you ascend directly up the alpine slope on a well-worn trail. Continue up to the pass, where the trail wraps around the back side to terminate at a medium sized rocky viewing area.

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