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3.5 miles
Distance
516 ft
Climb
-1,582 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-1,066 ft
Altitude change
11,268 ft
Altitude min
12,334 ft
Altitude start
11,270 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-56.2%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
Cirque Peak Traverse Details
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Riding AreaWhitney Portal
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Local Popularity30 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Cirque Peak Traverse is an alpine cross country route that leads from the top of New Army Pass south along the Sierra Crest, over the summit of Cirque Peak (3935m/12,985ft), and on to the Pacific Crest Trail at Chicken Spring Lake.
Most of the travel is through easy sand and gentle slopes. There are areas of boulder travel. The final descent to Chicken Spring Lake is a highlight, with 340m of steep and deep sand to plunge step down.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(36.490540, -118.240600)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cirque Peak Traverse
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Where is Cirque Peak Traverse located?
Cirque Peak Traverse is located in Whitney Portal, California, United States. It is part of the Whitney Portal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.49054, -118.2406.
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How hard is Cirque Peak Traverse?
Cirque Peak Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Cirque Peak Traverse?
Cirque Peak Traverse has 157 m of elevation gain. The trail has 482 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,435 m to 3,910 m.
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Is Cirque Peak Traverse a point to point trail?
Cirque Peak Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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