Originally Posted by
TNhiker
i agree.......
swallow fork was a drudge for me.......an unexciting uphill..
just keep an eye on the weather----if it rains, that initial crossing to get to gunter will be high...
it's still an uphill climb but there are some views and a waterfall.....
then mount sterling ridge is one of the highest, and flattest ridge walks....
you'll cruise on that.....
then dip to the gap and another climb to 38.....
and make sure you have a container to gather water either before you get to 38 or downhill on baxter a touch....