From Hermit Pass, Rito Alto Peak is a Class 2, moderately rocky ascent that can be done quite quickly. The trick is getting to Hermit Pass.

Here is a very short and easy backpack approach that can net five or six 13er summits in three days (or two for strong parties) and also has the advantage ...

All three summits located above Rito Alto Lake and surrounding Mas Alto Lake are Class 2. Menos Alto West & NW Ridge Route.

With a backpack trip up and over Hermit Pass, UN13,059 (Previously 13,060) - "Alto Peak" can be climbed from Rito Alto Lake along with UN13,065 - Mas Alto ...

All three summits located above Rito Alto Lake and surrounding Mas Alto Lake are Class 2. Lidar increased elevation by 3 feet. "Mas Alto" SE Slopes Route.

For our suggested climb of Spread Eagle and Peak of the Clouds, park at the coordinates provided which will be a wider spot in the road at about 11,970 ft.

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A little history here: In November of 1989, we drove this road to climb Rito Alto and found the road to be in surprisingly good shape. We breezed right up ...

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