Mt. Wilson via Cleaver Crack
Hike: Mt. Wilson via First Creek Canyon — route
Trailhead: First Creek — marked
Distance: 10 miles – up and back
Elevation gain: 3,400 feet
Elevation of Peak: 7,070 feet
Time: 7 to 9 hours (up and back)
Difficulty: 5
Class: 3
How easy to follow: 3
Children: No
Fees: None
Best Season: Spring and autumn
This is the mysterious Cleaver Crack route coined by Howard Booth back in the 60’s. I’ve never talked to anyone else who has heard of this route until I published it and led numerous hikers on the route.
There is big-time exposure on this route.
There is big-time exposure on this route.