ridge 301064 above Rawson Lake.(Sarrail ridge) Off-Trail hike on 29-S

We had a good trip in warm but rather windy conditions. After a break by the south shore of Rawson lake we climbed the steep trail to the low point of the ridge continuing in a northerly direction towards the high point , a rockband precludes a direct approach but by dropping down along the cliff we found a nice break where it was feasible to scramble up. Another steep grunt and we reached the summit for lunch and relaxation. Rather than retrace our steps we opted to descend straight down to eventually pick up the trail a short distance before the lake.



The steep trail to the col
The steep trail to the col



A lonely larch tree
A lonely larch tree



At the col
At the col



Cliff below the high point of Sarrail ridge
Cliff below the high point of Sarrail ridge



Scrambling up a weakness in the cliff band
Scrambling up a weakness in the cliff band



Grey cliffs /blue water
Grey cliffs /blue water



Upper section of Sarrail ridge
Upper section of Sarrail ridge



Views from the top
Views from the top



Summit group
Summit group

Thanks to Yolande, Nancy, Jeannette, Sharon, Harold, David, Sebastiaan (photo). for an excellent day Francisco C/S

Trip Statistics:
Elevation Gain: 723 m (bottom to top)
Distance: 10.1 km


GPS Elevation Profile - Rawson Lk. & Sarrail Rdg.
GPS Elevation Profile - Rawson Lk. & Sarrail Rdg.




GPS Track on TOPO - Rawson Lk. & Sarrail Rdg.
GPS Track on TOPO - Rawson Lk. & Sarrail Rdg.

Edit report | Back to List