Mt. Massive - Southwest Slopes, Class 2
3rd highest peak in continental United States.
Summit Elevation: 14,421 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 10,500 feet
Elevation Gain: 3,950 feet
Round-trip Length: 8.00 miles
Trailhead: N. Halfmoon Creek
Hiking time - 6.20 hours (4 hours up, 2 hr 20 min down)
Takeaway - a challenging hike. Not ready for class 3 yet.
Food for thought:
http://www.14ers.com/routes_2.php