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Buttress

4.0 (1 Rating)
1.6
mi
Distance
84
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Lake

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.6mi
Distance
84ft
Elevation Gain
1,653ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,904ft
High Point
3,335ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Rugged trail! Was coming over from Wamsutta trail and we were already tired. Multiple boulder field crossing which were fun. Steady continuous climb from bottom of Great Gulf. Nice surprise at end of trail to pop out right by Start Lake and the Madison Hut.

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