Mount Rose 2006

Mount Rose Summit Trail. Rich suggested this route for the County Hikers, but wasn't able to join us. Most guidebooks, including Tahoe Sierra from Wilderness Press, still cite the access roa ...

2009-02-17T05:07:50Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose Summit Trail. Rich suggested this route for the County Hikers, but wasn't able to join us. Most guidebooks, including Tahoe Sierra from Wilderness Press, still cite the access roa ...

Route profile showing the new trail

2009-06-10T20:03:27Z

Frank Farmer
Route profile showing the new trail

Route profile showing the old trail

2009-02-17T05:11:14Z

Frank Farmer
Route profile showing the old trail

Our group for today. From left: Frank (yours truly), Gail, Jean, Bree, and Bonnie. A cold front had passed through the two previous days, and it looked like today was going to be clear, cold ...

2009-06-10T19:57:32Z

Frank Farmer
Our group for today. From left: Frank (yours truly), Gail, Jean, Bree, and Bonnie. A cold front had passed through the two previous days, and it looked like today was going to be clear, cold ...

Mount Rose, from the Mount Rose Hwy Summit on Nevada 431.

2009-06-10T19:45:11Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose, from the Mount Rose Hwy Summit on Nevada 431.

Mount Rose panorama from the trailhead parking lot

2009-06-10T20:05:01Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose panorama from the trailhead parking lot

Historical Marker for Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:56:59Z

Frank Farmer
Historical Marker for Mount Rose

The old route started about a half mile west of here. We were pleased to see that the Mount Rose Summit Trail now takes off right from the parking area.

2009-02-17T05:08:04Z

Frank Farmer
The old route started about a half mile west of here. We were pleased to see that the Mount Rose Summit Trail now takes off right from the parking area.

Looking down toward Lake Tahoe. The skies were stil smoky from a big wildfire near Foresthill, about 30-40 miles west. A wind event over the two previous days cleared things up quite a bit, ...

2009-02-17T05:07:18Z

Frank Farmer
Looking down toward Lake Tahoe. The skies were stil smoky from a big wildfire near Foresthill, about 30-40 miles west. A wind event over the two previous days cleared things up quite a bit, ...

Gail and Jean near the beginning of the trail

2009-06-15T02:08:27Z

Frank Farmer
Gail and Jean near the beginning of the trail

Tamarack Peak is ahead of us. The old trail went to the left. This trail seems to be heading to the right! (We didn't confirm all these route changes until after the hike, when I compared a ...

2009-06-15T02:21:27Z

Frank Farmer
Tamarack Peak is ahead of us. The old trail went to the left. This trail seems to be heading to the right! (We didn't confirm all these route changes until after the hike, when I compared a ...

There was a dusting of fresh snow in shady areas of the forest. It had been quite cold the two previous nights.

2009-06-10T19:41:32Z

Frank Farmer
There was a dusting of fresh snow in shady areas of the forest. It had been quite cold the two previous nights.

Looking toward Reno

2009-06-15T02:11:40Z

Frank Farmer
Looking toward Reno

Gail and Jean decided to take off their jackets. It's warming up. Bonnie and Bree are faster hikers than me, and they took off ahead of us, with our consent.

2009-02-17T05:06:07Z

Frank Farmer
Gail and Jean decided to take off their jackets. It's warming up. Bonnie and Bree are faster hikers than me, and they took off ahead of us, with our consent.

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2009-06-10T20:09:20Z

Frank Farmer
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Our first clear view of Mount Rose. This is an impressive-looking peak!

2009-06-10T19:43:54Z

Frank Farmer
Our first clear view of Mount Rose. This is an impressive-looking peak!

A waterfall draining from the bench to the left. This is where the old access road route joins the hiking trail route.

2009-06-10T19:48:06Z

Frank Farmer
A waterfall draining from the bench to the left. This is where the old access road route joins the hiking trail route.

A wider view of the waterfall. Relay Ridge is on the skyline.

2009-06-10T19:44:17Z

Frank Farmer
A wider view of the waterfall. Relay Ridge is on the skyline.

Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge. We will go across this big meadow area.

2009-06-10T20:05:20Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge. We will go across this big meadow area.

Jean is ahead of me past a turn in the trail

2009-06-10T19:54:46Z

Frank Farmer
Jean is ahead of me past a turn in the trail

Zoomed in across the meadow ... a glimpse of Bree and Bonnie!

2009-06-10T19:52:08Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in across the meadow ... a glimpse of Bree and Bonnie!

Panorama of Mount Houghton (left) and Mount Rose.

2009-06-10T19:48:19Z

Frank Farmer
Panorama of Mount Houghton (left) and Mount Rose.

Wider panorama of Mount Houghton and Mount Rose, including the big open meadow.

2009-06-10T20:01:02Z

Frank Farmer
Wider panorama of Mount Houghton and Mount Rose, including the big open meadow.

Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:51:13Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose

The waterfall. Not very impressive, but still nice. There is a bit of ice in the shady areas.

2009-06-10T19:58:37Z

Frank Farmer
The waterfall. Not very impressive, but still nice. There is a bit of ice in the shady areas.

Another view of the waterfall, with a crescent moon above

2009-06-10T19:54:28Z

Frank Farmer
Another view of the waterfall, with a crescent moon above

Ice in the little creek

2009-06-10T20:07:44Z

Frank Farmer
Ice in the little creek

Little creek

2009-06-10T20:05:14Z

Frank Farmer
Little creek

Gail crosses the creek. This trail had nice stepping stones at most of the creek crossings. Obviously, the creek flow is very seasonal. It is low this late in the year, but earlier it was pr ...

2009-02-17T05:07:21Z

Frank Farmer
Gail crosses the creek. This trail had nice stepping stones at most of the creek crossings. Obviously, the creek flow is very seasonal. It is low this late in the year, but earlier it was pr ...

Junction with the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). We will be part of the TRT, until the turnoff for Mount Rose.

2009-06-10T19:47:28Z

Frank Farmer
Junction with the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). We will be part of the TRT, until the turnoff for Mount Rose.

Signpost for Relay Peak

2009-06-10T19:57:12Z

Frank Farmer
Signpost for Relay Peak

Signpost for Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:52:42Z

Frank Farmer
Signpost for Mount Rose

A sign we can all appreciate

2009-06-15T02:10:34Z

Frank Farmer
A sign we can all appreciate

Jean heads up the trail. This portion crosses under Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge

2009-06-10T19:52:43Z

Frank Farmer
Jean heads up the trail. This portion crosses under Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge

Jean heading up the trail

2009-06-10T19:46:13Z

Frank Farmer
Jean heading up the trail

Jean is pretty fast!

2009-02-17T05:11:05Z

Frank Farmer
Jean is pretty fast!

Mount Rose panorama

2009-02-17T05:09:54Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose panorama

Panorama looking toward Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is visible on the nearby peak.

2009-06-10T19:39:13Z

Frank Farmer
Panorama looking toward Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is visible on the nearby peak.

Frank (yours truly). Photo by Gail.

2009-06-15T02:18:16Z

Frank Farmer
Frank (yours truly). Photo by Gail.

Tamarack Peak panorama

2009-06-10T19:54:15Z

Frank Farmer
Tamarack Peak panorama

Panorama showing unnamed peaks near Tamarack Peak

2009-06-10T20:03:24Z

Frank Farmer
Panorama showing unnamed peaks near Tamarack Peak

Gail on the trail!

2009-06-10T19:50:25Z

Frank Farmer
Gail on the trail!

Jean heads up a dry creek canyon. It looks like this flows pretty impressively early in the summer.

2009-06-10T19:58:56Z

Frank Farmer
Jean heads up a dry creek canyon. It looks like this flows pretty impressively early in the summer.

Jean waiting for us to catch up. We're about the enter Mount Rose Wilderness

2009-06-10T19:52:41Z

Frank Farmer
Jean waiting for us to catch up. We're about the enter Mount Rose Wilderness

Jean takes off

2009-06-10T20:01:09Z

Frank Farmer
Jean takes off

Mount Rose Wilderness

2009-06-10T19:51:13Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose Wilderness

We're leaving the TRT and heading up the Mount Rose Summit Trail. We'll cross a backbone ridge to reach the main peak.

2009-06-10T20:03:04Z

Frank Farmer
We're leaving the TRT and heading up the Mount Rose Summit Trail. We'll cross a backbone ridge to reach the main peak.

Different sides of the signpost

2009-06-10T20:04:17Z

Frank Farmer
Different sides of the signpost

Mount Rose is getting closer. Hmmm ... it looks like a couple of people are on the ridge crest. Let's zoom in ...

2009-06-10T20:02:43Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Rose is getting closer. Hmmm ... it looks like a couple of people are on the ridge crest. Let's zoom in ...

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2009-02-17T05:09:30Z

Frank Farmer
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Looking back toward the trailhead parking lot. It's the tan area, near the ridge crest in the middle of the image.

2009-06-10T19:49:09Z

Frank Farmer
Looking back toward the trailhead parking lot. It's the tan area, near the ridge crest in the middle of the image.

Zoomed in on the trailheading parking lot. You can see our green van in the original (O) size image.

2009-06-10T19:51:17Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in on the trailheading parking lot. You can see our green van in the original (O) size image.

Jean checks out the view as we gain elevation

2009-06-10T19:44:49Z

Frank Farmer
Jean checks out the view as we gain elevation

Gail and I are taking a lot of photos.

2009-06-10T19:43:24Z

Frank Farmer
Gail and I are taking a lot of photos.

Always good advice!

2009-06-10T19:40:44Z

Frank Farmer
Always good advice!

Looking across Lake Tahoe. The peaks of the Crystal Range are on the horizon ... Pyramid Peak, Mount Agasiz, Mount Price. Mount Tallac is also in view.

2009-06-10T20:07:26Z

Frank Farmer
Looking across Lake Tahoe. The peaks of the Crystal Range are on the horizon ... Pyramid Peak, Mount Agasiz, Mount Price. Mount Tallac is also in view.

Jean checks out the view. Church Peak, a spur off Mount Rose, is behind her

2009-06-10T19:43:50Z

Frank Farmer
Jean checks out the view. Church Peak, a spur off Mount Rose, is behind her

Hardy pines. Are these whitebark pines, lodgepole pines, or something else?

2009-06-10T19:39:52Z

Frank Farmer
Hardy pines. Are these whitebark pines, lodgepole pines, or something else?

Church Peak

2009-06-10T19:37:11Z

Frank Farmer
Church Peak

A hawk flies overhead

2009-06-10T20:14:57Z

Frank Farmer
A hawk flies overhead

Gail pauses on a switchback

2009-06-10T19:54:13Z

Frank Farmer
Gail pauses on a switchback

Approaching the summit. We are almost to the ridgecrest. We'll be part of someone else's silouette.

2009-06-10T20:10:39Z

Frank Farmer
Approaching the summit. We are almost to the ridgecrest. We'll be part of someone else's silouette.

Approaching the summit

2009-06-10T19:56:41Z

Frank Farmer
Approaching the summit

USGS benchmark for Mount Rose summit

2009-02-17T05:07:10Z

Frank Farmer
USGS benchmark for Mount Rose summit

Bree on Mount Rose. She and Bonnie got here about 45 minutes ahead of us, and kindly waited, so we could take pictures together.

2009-06-10T20:01:34Z

Frank Farmer
Bree on Mount Rose. She and Bonnie got here about 45 minutes ahead of us, and kindly waited, so we could take pictures together.

Jean points out something in the air over by Reno

2009-06-10T19:50:44Z

Frank Farmer
Jean points out something in the air over by Reno

Looking down at Reno. If you look at the original size (O) image, you'll see some jet fighters. The Reno Air Races are happening over there!

2009-06-10T19:51:56Z

Frank Farmer
Looking down at Reno. If you look at the original size (O) image, you'll see some jet fighters. The Reno Air Races are happening over there!

All of a sudden, someone yelled, "look!" Approaching jets! We get to see the Reno Air Show, and we don't need a ticket!

2009-06-10T19:48:18Z

Frank Farmer
All of a sudden, someone yelled, "look!" Approaching jets! We get to see the Reno Air Show, and we don't need a ticket!

These jets are F-16s, from the US Air Force Thunderbirds. They passed pretty close overhead, maybe 500-1000 feet above us.

2009-06-15T02:14:17Z

Frank Farmer
These jets are F-16s, from the US Air Force Thunderbirds. They passed pretty close overhead, maybe 500-1000 feet above us.

Bonnie and Gail. They want to know why the group photo is taking so long.

2009-06-10T19:49:05Z

Frank Farmer
Bonnie and Gail. They want to know why the group photo is taking so long.

Gail and Jean. We'll all sit there.

2009-06-10T19:55:01Z

Frank Farmer
Gail and Jean. We'll all sit there.

Lots of distractions. A glider slips by silently.

2009-06-15T02:13:05Z

Frank Farmer
Lots of distractions. A glider slips by silently.

The glider passes out of view. This gentleman (Jerry) was kind enough to take our picture.

2009-06-10T19:50:08Z

Frank Farmer
The glider passes out of view. This gentleman (Jerry) was kind enough to take our picture.

Bree, Bonnie, Gail, Jean

2009-06-10T19:49:57Z

Frank Farmer
Bree, Bonnie, Gail, Jean

Bree, Bonnie, Gail, Jean, Frank. Photo by Jerry (thanks!)

2009-06-10T20:03:43Z

Frank Farmer
Bree, Bonnie, Gail, Jean, Frank. Photo by Jerry (thanks!)

Bonnie, Frank, Jean, Bree, Gail. Photo by Jerry.

2009-06-10T19:50:43Z

Frank Farmer
Bonnie, Frank, Jean, Bree, Gail. Photo by Jerry.

Bree checks out a secondary summit on Mount Rose.

2009-02-17T05:10:30Z

Frank Farmer
Bree checks out a secondary summit on Mount Rose.

360 degree panorama on Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:42:00Z

Frank Farmer
360 degree panorama on Mount Rose

The distant peak is Mount Lassen.

2009-06-10T20:06:57Z

Frank Farmer
The distant peak is Mount Lassen.

Southern Lake Tahoe, with Job's Sister, Freel Peak, Ralston Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, and Mount Tallac in the distance.

2009-06-10T20:03:13Z

Frank Farmer
Southern Lake Tahoe, with Job's Sister, Freel Peak, Ralston Peak, Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price, and Mount Tallac in the distance.

Zoomed in on the Crystal Range (Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price), and Mount Tallac

2009-06-10T19:56:40Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in on the Crystal Range (Pyramid Peak, Mount Agassiz, Mount Price), and Mount Tallac

Peaks on the Sierra Crest, near Donner Summit.

2009-06-10T20:03:11Z

Frank Farmer
Peaks on the Sierra Crest, near Donner Summit.

Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge

2009-06-10T19:56:00Z

Frank Farmer
Mount Houghton and Relay Ridge

Zoomed in on the parking area at the trailhead. Our van is still there!

2009-06-10T19:50:54Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in on the parking area at the trailhead. Our van is still there!

Gail enjoys a few minutes more rest, before we take off on the return hike.

2009-06-10T19:52:19Z

Frank Farmer
Gail enjoys a few minutes more rest, before we take off on the return hike.

Looking at the big meadow. Lake Tahoe is lost in the haze.

2009-06-10T20:03:07Z

Frank Farmer
Looking at the big meadow. Lake Tahoe is lost in the haze.

Lake Tahoe panorama from Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:44:18Z

Frank Farmer
Lake Tahoe panorama from Mount Rose

Looking down the side of Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:51:20Z

Frank Farmer
Looking down the side of Mount Rose

Zoomed in on Reno

2009-06-15T02:18:37Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in on Reno

Blocky rocks and lichen on Mount Rose summit

2009-06-15T02:22:02Z

Frank Farmer
Blocky rocks and lichen on Mount Rose summit

Blocky rocks and lichen

2009-06-10T20:01:49Z

Frank Farmer
Blocky rocks and lichen

Lichen

2009-06-10T19:55:31Z

Frank Farmer
Lichen

Lichen

2009-02-17T05:04:32Z

Frank Farmer
Lichen

Lichen

2009-06-10T20:00:38Z

Frank Farmer
Lichen

Sierra crest panorama from Mount Rose. Wish it wasn't so smoky!

2009-06-10T19:56:10Z

Frank Farmer
Sierra crest panorama from Mount Rose. Wish it wasn't so smoky!

Boca Reservoir, from Mount Rose

2009-06-10T19:41:51Z

Frank Farmer
Boca Reservoir, from Mount Rose

Jean heads down the trail, leading our group. Bree and Bonnie took off about 30 minutes ahead of us.

2009-06-15T02:11:08Z

Frank Farmer
Jean heads down the trail, leading our group. Bree and Bonnie took off about 30 minutes ahead of us.

Heading down the trail, with a view of Mount Houghton.

2009-06-15T02:10:35Z

Frank Farmer
Heading down the trail, with a view of Mount Houghton.

Panorama of Truckee Valley

2009-06-10T19:55:33Z

Frank Farmer
Panorama of Truckee Valley

Zoomed in on Truckee Valley, Mount Lassen

2009-02-17T05:09:56Z

Frank Farmer
Zoomed in on Truckee Valley, Mount Lassen