Hanagita Traverse
| Duration: | 6-8 days |
| Difficulty: | Strenuous |
| Length: | 36-40 miles |
| USGS Maps: | McCarthy A7, A8, B8 |
| Rate: | $495/person (unguided) |
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A challenging and rewarding trip, if you don't mind a little bushwhacking. You will start on a high plateau and cross two wide river valleys on your way to the Hanagita valley. Camp at the base of Hanagita near thunderous waterfalls that beg to be explored up close. When the clouds part and reveal Hanagita's summit you'll be glad you brought some extra film.
The country in the vicinity of Shovel peak provides a dramatic conclusion to a great trip before dropping into Bremner on Golcanda Creek. Allow a day to explore the Bremner area and the relics of gold mining activity.
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Glaciers: Route includes glacier crossings.
Streams: There are a couple of potentialy challenging stream crossings especialy the Klu river. Be prepared and knowledgable about safe crossing techniques.
Terrain: Steep traversing on scree and talus slopes. The Hanagita and Klu valleys will involve some brush which is thick at times. Route finding skills are required.
Here are some other trips of similar difficulty.
- Castle Peak Traverse
- Skolia Pass to Chimney Mt.
- Iceberg Lake to Ross Green Lake
- Seven Pass Route
- Pyramid Peak Traverse
- The Tana Notch
- Bremner Mines to Tebay Lake