This is the steeper, shorter route up Sunrise mountain. Quite a steep trail with some difficult sections. Good boots and knees are a must, hiking poles are recommended.

A nice moderate pace will get us to the top in about 90 minutes, where we can enjoy the view and lunch. We’ll explore an alternate route down the south side from the summit, before rejoining the trail on the north ridge.

Meet at Market Fresh foods parking lot (next to Barnhartvale Petro Can) at 0930 for a short convoy to the trailhead at the end of Ronde lane. On the trail by 1000.