Ridge 70

The Ridge 70 Trail #419 begins at the end of Forest Service Road 826.1C, Irwin Lodge Road, and ends at an intersection with the Scarp Trail #421. The trail starts at about 10,680 feet and begins a steep ascent. The climb is a pretty consistent grade as it nears the ridgeline, it flattens out by time it intersects the Scarp Trail #421. Wildflowers are spectacular in the spring and summer months. The climb will be well worth it for the views of Mt. Owen, Purple Peak and the surrounding area.

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The Scarp Trail #421 begins at an intersection with the Ridge 70 Trail and dead ends at Scarp Ridge at the Raggeds Wilderness boundary. The trail climbs a steep grassy hillside which is covered in wildflowers in the spring and summer. It switchbacks steeply to the ridgeline and follows along the ridge until it reaches Scarp Ridge which is marked with a wooden post marker at the summit. From here there are spectacular views of Mt. Own, Ruby Peak, Afley Peak, and Purple Peak to the west/southwest, Blue Lake below, the Oh-Be-Joyful basin below and to the east. There are outstanding view of Lake Irwin and the Anthracite Range on the return route.

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