Mt Arkansas (and possible Tweto)

Let's aim for Mt Arkansas (13,804) with a possible traverse to Tweto (13,683)

5.25 miles RT for only Arkansas, add 2 miles if including Tweto.

Total gain about 2800 Ft.

This hike is basically "off-trail," following faint hiker trails most likely. It is important to download the GPX file here:

https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=201108040848543

There is a link on 14ers.com to download the file and put it into your caltopo/ onX, gaia, etc.

OR: use this link:
https://caltopo.com/m/RNGM1C0/3L8K21522JB41BNT

The route is fairly straightforward, though, aiming for the north ridge of the peak through the forest.

We will start at the Fremont Pass TH and head through a forest, gaining altitude to reach the north ridge of Arkansas. Once on the ridge, the route moves through rock blocks of sometimes class 3 terrain; however, you can avoid those blocks by going around below them. It is kind of a "choose your own adventure" route.

After summitting Arkansas, we can see how the route to Tweto looks. The ridge to Tweto is a lot of loose scree, so take that into consideration.

We will head back to the TH, out and back.

Bring:
winter gear with water/wind protection, insulation layers, hats, gloves, balaclava, and googles/ sunglasses.
Microspikes and trekking poles.
I doubt we will need snowshoes; it has been too dry up there.

Meet at Woolly Mammoth Section CC at 615AM Sat.

After the hike, we can head to Silverthorne for food at the Bluebird Market.

Trailhead:
Fremont Pass TH https://maps.app.goo.gl/JepRTkdyiA7g4eKp9