Rocky Peak Ridge
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Rocky Peak Ridge is a demanding High Peak with exposed ridges, major views, and classic approaches from New Russia or Giant.
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Destination map
Rocky Peak Ridge
Map note
This map marks the hiking objective itself.
Route files
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See the Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge guide.
Open the Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge guide to understand the Chapel Pond ridge route and the climb back over Giant.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Rocky Peak Ridge is the harder-earned partner to Giant, reached most often by continuing beyond Giant through a deep col and open ridge terrain. The summit has a wild, open feel, but the return climb back over Giant is what makes the day demanding.
Cautions
Rocky Peak Ridge adds a deep descent, exposed ridge travel, and a required reclimb over Giant on the return. Do not continue past Giant without enough daylight, water, weather margin, and energy for the climb back.