Near Crest Trail #144
Looking south almost to top of Mt. Wrightson.
Near Crest Trail #144
Saddle on Mt. Wrightson.
Near Crest Trail #144
Top of Super Trail on Mt. Wrightson.
Near Crest Trail #144
Looking southeast near the summit of Mt. Wrightson
Near Crest Trail #144
Rocky, exposed trail just below the summit of Mt. Wrightson

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Crest Trail #144

3.8 (4 Ratings)
This is the trail that actually summits Mt. Wrightson from Florida Saddle.
3.4
mi
Distance
2,057
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Less CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.43mi
Distance
2,057ft
Elevation Gain
431ft
Elevation Loss
75%
Max Grade
9,455ft
High Point
7,829ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects the Florida Canyon Trail #145 to the summit of Mt. Wrightson via a backcountry trail which is less used than it's neighboring trails starting from Madera Canyon. You'll have no shortage of views in the oxygen deprived ascent. You can see well into Mexico most days and a number of neighboring peaks are easy to pick out. The easiest access to the Crest Trail is via the Florida Canyon Trail #145

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Contributors
Chad Dailey