Cone Peak

This was one of the most beautiful backpacking hikes I've ever done, but also one of the more challenging ones to do in one day.

• 11.1 miles from trail head to the summit
• 5,600 ft. in elevation gain
• Took 7.5 hours total (4.5 hours moving time)
• Limited water on trail.  Saw some springs during the first half but none within miles of the top

Camping at the top was spectacular.  The sunset was one of the best I have ever seen.  There is an old outpost at the top that someone else was sleeping at to provide shelter for the wind (it was pretty vicious).  The hike down was much, much easier.

Obviously this is back country camping, so

• No water supply
• Pack in Pack out
• Limited to no cell service