Cuba Benchmark
Date: 10/18/2023
Partner: Kristi Henes
Trailhead: Minnie Gulch
Distance: 2.5m
Elevation Gain: 1430ft
Duration: 1hrs 40min
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We hiked Cuba as an afterthought quick hit peak. It is unranked after all. However, if you have time and energy, do this peak in conjunction with other 13ers in the Minnie Gulch zone (PT13003, PT13164 and PT13069).
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2.5m 1430ft - 1hrs 40min
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Kristi hikes south up Minnie Gulch
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Up the steep slopes to Cuba's south ridge
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A short scambly section
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Up the south ridge
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Dome to the west
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Ice Lake peaks to the west
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Stony Pass peaks to the south with the Wemi beyond
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Checking out the views... Half peak front and center
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Back down the ridge...
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and down Minnie Gulch to the truck
