Frozen Lake, 11580 feet: 6.1 miles one way, 2400 foot gain. http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/upload/039-Glacier-Gorge-2012.pdf. Turn to the North, where McHenrys and Stone Man Pass (South Southeast of the peak) will be clearly visible. Not for younger children but may be suitable for experienced teenagers. … The pass is not next to the Stone Man, but next to the ridge, to the north of Stone Man. Second class. Black Lake is 4.7 miles from the trailhead. The timezone in McHenrys Notch is America/Cambridge_Bay Morning Sunrise at 04:46 and Evening Sunset at 19:30. First time climbing snow with crampons and ice axe. Our original plan was to head up to Solitude Lake, scramble up to the ridge between Arrowhead and McHenrys, head over to Arrowhead, then scramble the Arrowhead Arete to McHenrys and come down Stone Man Pass. In early season, this may/will be snow-covered and will require ice axes for safety. For example, theAconcagua mountain page has the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits' asparents and is a parent itself to many routes, photos, and Trip Reports. The Stone Man himself can be seen to the right in this picture. Here is where you make you decision on how to get to Stone Man Pass. Second class. Stone Man Pass, 12500 feet: 6.7 miles one way, 3320 foot gain. Stone Man Pass is displayed on the McHenrys Peak USGS quad topo map. See also [ edit ] The route we followed always kept us well below the ridge and became progressively steeper and rockier, requiring more and more "scrambling," reaching a 3rd class level at spots. The only permit required is a pass to get into the National Park. Peaks: McHenrys Peak 13327 Dates: 10/02/2005. thebeave7. This link is to the only designated campsite in Glacier Gorge. Lots of sun and no wind. Lots of exciting scrambling to the top. USGS McHenrys Peak Stone Man Pass , elevation 12,506 ft (3,812 m), is a mountain pass that crosses the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado in the United States . (Photo by Keith) Keith making his way up the ridge on McHenrys. we weren't going to ski . There is a system of designated backcountry campsites and there are also regular, fee campgrounds with the typical features of toilets, firepits, tent platforms for tent sites, water and pull-through options. Head on up the Bear Lake Road, going past the large Glacier Basin Campground and continue to the Glacier Gorge Trailhead parking area, which is about 8.4 miles from the intersection just past the entrance station. Stone Man Pass is at a notch < in the ridge line below the center of the photo. The route follows a steeply sloping ramp for over 400 vertical feet through the cliffs on rock, gravel and scree. Stone Man Pass and Chiefs Head: Pagoda and Spearhead: The descent from McHenrys is no easy matter, particularly when I … The latitude and longitude coordinates of Stone Man Pass are 40.2594292, -105.6527824 and the approximate elevation is 12,506 feet (3,812 meters) above sea level. Anyone who is interested in visiting Ptarmigan Pass can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Third class. ... We descend some variation of the standard route down to Stone Man Pass which is a mix of easy scrambling and moderate snow. Strenuous. Which is obviously the monarch of the park, but McHenrys is mighty in its own right. Stone Man Pass is a break in the otherwise formidable cliffs that ring this basin. One is to continue on up to the Bear Lake parking area, which holds even more vehicles. Mileage and elevation gain are measured from the summit of Chiefs Head over to McHenrys. In our description McHenrys Peak is sequenced with Chiefs Head. Post by Gary Neben » Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:04 am This is a challenging day involving lots of 3rd class scrambling and about 10-11 miles of hiking. McHenrys Notch, 12820 feet: 10.5 miles, 3370 foot gain. From there, a trail leads back down that will intersect the Glacier Gorge trail. We are working quickly to resolve this issue. You'll be provided an opportunity to list alternate choices. Stone Man can be seen below the notch. DanR. Once over the pass on the backside of McHenrys (south west side) the snow relented somewhat. 108 photos. All Rights Reserved. Fees for camping vary, depending on the season, and the number in your party. There use to be an outdoor privy, but the most recent information on the park websites instructs campers to use Wag Bags like a Restop 2. McHenrys Peak. McHenrys Peak. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Sprague Pass are 40.3344289, -105.7283406 and the approximate elevation is 11,709 feet (3,569 meters) above sea level. McHenrys Notch is displayed on the McHenrys Peak USGS quad topo map. (3). I followed the direct route to Stone Man Pass a bit too literally, and ended up with climb class four cliffs between me and the pass. For the last mile or so in, expect the trail to not be as well used, with some boggy sections, elevated planks, some cairns and some rebuilt sections. However, the climbing in the gully is very easy Class 3 with very little climbing, if any at all (perhaps it's more Class 2+ than anything else, but he authored the RMNP guidebook before he created the class 2+ classification). Glacier Gorge is generally synonymous with a long ski but this day would be different . McHenrys from Stone Man Pass. It's light Rough GPS position Latitude. 971 miles away. Strenuous. Anyone who is interested in visiting Sprague Pass can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Strenuous-. The backcountry campsite (Glacier Gorge #39) we were able to use is at about 3.8 miles in and is on the west side of the valley. McHenrys Peak is seen looking NW from Chiefs Head, with Powell Peak and Taylor Peak behind to the left. The "standard" trail up east from the lake into the upper gorge was covered with heavily crevassed snow thanks to the torrents of snowmelt flowing underneath, so we made our way up through the trees north of the creek and then over the rocks at the top until we could cross over and actually start making our way towards Stone Man Pass. The trail will be faint in spots and multiplied in other areas as it winds its way up through more and more boulders and minor cliff bands. Ptarmigan Pass is displayed on the McHenrys Peak USGS quad topo map. Your vehicle may be towed. "Philosophy is a game with objectives and no rules. Third class. Follow the route description for Chiefs Head Peak to Stone Man Pass. Thatchtop to Arrowhead Traverse. From the pass, begin your ascent to the summit by following a somewhat faint trail that first contours west and then begins to gain elevation. Meaning the section of ridge between chiefs head and Mchenrys peak. Andrews Pass is displayed on the McHenrys Peak USGS quad topo map. CalTopo map shows route to McHenry's Peak along with Pagoda & Chiefs Head. It was also my final 13er in the Park as well as the entire Front Range. Could not have asked for a better day to climb. Add Route to McHenrys Peak: Create New Attach Existing. That's what happened on McHenrys Peak last Sunday. lordhelmut. View Stone Man Pass Image Gallery - 12 Images. All of these parking areas tend to fill completely on summer days, especially weekends. From there, you're probably best off to just walk back up to the Glacier Gorge TH. Search ... Stone Man Pass. Hiking up McHenrys. Started around 5AM. This south ridge then connects with the main summit ridge and a short stroll west over easier terrain will bring you to the proper summit. Continuing past the turnoff for the campsite, you'll reach Black Lake at 5.4 miles in from the TH, so the campsite is 1.6 miles from the lake. 1 Saves. Site migration is now complete. McHenry's Peak July, 2006 - Glacier Gorge/Stone Man Pass . Please note that we've identified some data discrepancies regarding mileages and elevations, especially on peaks that utilizes approaches and sequenced routes to complete a 'circuit' of peaks. 40.2639°, Longitude. Glacier Gorge Trailhead accessible to all passenger vehicles. Pikes Peak Toll Road Mountain passes traversed by unimproved ... McHenrys Notch: 12,736 feet 3,882 m Coffeepot Pass: 12,726 feet 3,879 ... Stone Man Pass: 12,506 feet 3,812 m Hunchback Pass… There is only one designated site here that can accommodate two tents. It is much more complicated than say reaching the Keyhole on Longs Peak. Stone Man Pass is at the top of the snow couloir rising diagonally up to the left. But there's almost always someone pulling out. The pass is the notch just below Mr. Stone Man. The turnoff is marked. Anyone who is interested in visiting McHenrys Notch can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Turn left and head for Alberta Falls in .5 mile. McHenrys Notch McHenrys Notch is a gap in Colorado and has an elevation of 12,736 feet. After a little elevation loss, we hiked to the base of the gully which leads to Stone Man Pass. Sites may be reserved in advance at www.Recreation.gov. Gaining the ridge proper. Beetle kill has resulted in many of the trees in that campground being cut down so a number of the sites are now treeless. In regards to backcountry campsites, these are available on an advance reservation system as well that also involves a drawing/lottery. Stone Man Pass, 12500 feet: 11.2 miles, 3050 foot gain. Links to other information, routes & trip reports for this peak that may be helpful. Winter8000m. Best advice is to get here early - prior to 7:00 AM. Simply gaining Stoneman Pass is an adventure especially with the kind of snow it accumulates. [Large version (1864 KB)] Rocky Mountain National Park: The High Peaks © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. Sprague Pass is displayed on the McHenrys Peak USGS quad topo map. The maintained trail terminates at Black Lake. It's about 1.3 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to this intersection. Furthermore. If you plan on camping in Glacier Gorge, you will need to contact the Backcountry Office at 970-586-1242. Route finding was tricky getting to the pass. ", Images Strenuous. Direct line on McHenrys Some class 4 action. McHenrys Peak Started: 2010-08-19 19:51:06 Submitted: 2010-08-19 21:05:34 Visibility: World-readable. Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Mathematics is a game with rules and no objectives. A Partial Glacier Gorge Traverse. Begin your search here: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm. McHenrys Peak via Stone Man Pass: Stone Man Pass, 12500 feet: 6.7 miles one way, 3320 foot gain. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Ptarmigan Pass are 40.3105402, -105.7011174 and the approximate elevation is 12,168 feet (3,709 meters) above sea level. Hikemaster Dave (seen here) rests below McHenry's Peak high in Glacier Gorge. Parent: McHenrys Peak. The approach to McHenry's Peak from Glacier Gorge is via Stone Man Pass, which lies at the bottom of the ridge of McHenry's (north of the pass) not far from a pillar called the Stone Man (it looks more like a stone man's male organ). Stone Man Pass, Class 4, ~12.5 miles, ~4200 feet, With Jen and Dave From England Jen and I headed down to RMNP around 4 AM on Sunday, August 24th. In Search of Snow in the Big Park - McHenrys Peak ; In Search of Snow in the Big Park - McHenrys Peak Peak: McHenrys Peak (13,327') - Rocky Mountain National Park Date: October 30, 2016 Trailhead: Glacier Gorge (9,180') Approach: South Slope via Stone Man Pass Distance: ~13 miles Elevation Gain: ~4,200 ft. Chiefs Head in the background. Stone Man is visible at left; Stone Man Pass is at the top of the snow column to the right of Stone Man, at the bottom of the ridge of McHenrys Peak. Longs, (Meeker behind), Pagoda, and the Chief (L to R) make it pretty hard to take a bad picture out here. The turnoff for this campsite comes a short distance after the trail crosses a large, exposed dome of rock with a single, large glacial erratic boulder sitting on the rock dome. First class 3 hike. Designated backcountry campsites only. McHenrys Peak is seen from the rock bench above Black Lake, looking west. (12), Climber's Log Entries . Above the falls, the trail winds and switchbacks by the "Glacier Knobs" to another intersection at 1.4miles from Alberta Falls or 2.2 miles from the TH. A short distance past the entrance station is an intersection where you should turn left onto the Bear Lake Road. In the meantime, please verify all stated mileages and elevations against a map before proceeding with any route. Strenuous-. The latitude and longitude coordinates of Andrews Pass are 40.2872068, -105.6697274 and the approximate elevation is 11,319 feet (3,450 meters) above sea level. All rights reserved. Drive past the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and continue to the entrance station and gain your admittance. Addicted to the Game. The backside of the mountain is fine scrambling and to me was more exciting than on Longs. Black Lake is in the deep hole at lower right. It can be difficult to obtain your first choice for the date you desire. Most are reserved months in advance. There is only one camp location in the Loch/Andrews Tarn area called "The Andrews Creek" at 10,560 ft. Strenuous+. If backpacking, you must obtain a permit several months in advance and will be required to camp in a designated backcountry campsite. © 2021 The Climbing Cooneys. A big thanks to all who have made it possible to continue this website! [Large version … The nearest of these is the Glacier Basin Campground. Keith making his way up to Stone Man Pass. There is no at-large camping allowed within Rocky Mountain National Park. McHenrys Peak, 13327 feet: 10.8 miles, 3877 foot gain. Longs from the summit of McHenrys Now for the famous McHenrys notch. Gaining the ridge proper. McHenrys Peak is seen looking NW from below Stone Man Pass. Splendid views in all directions. In Glacier Gorge, there is only one backcountry site there as well which is the "Glacier Gorge, #39." Stone Man Pass is a break in the otherwise formidable cliffs that ring this basin. I am looking to get up stone man pass fairly soon ~1.5 weeks for Mchenrys peak and was expecting stone man pass to be free of snow by mid August but apparently it might not have been. Sort By: Viewing: 1-20 of 29. Permits for these sites can be obtain & submitted online now. and especially stone man pass. McHenrys Peak, 13327 feet: 7.1 miles one way, 4147 foot gain. The route follows a steeply sloping ramp for over 400 vertical feet through the cliffs on rock, gravel and scree. 5.3. From the Glacier Gorge trailhead parking area, hike generally SW until a footbridge takes you across Chaos Creek and continues SW to a trail intersection. 1 2. kronshage3 - Apr 17, 2017 9:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2016 Stone Man Pass Route . 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