Mount Townsend via Mt. Townsend Trail #839
4.7 mi
Distance
1 hrs 52 min
Time
terrain
3,350 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Townsend in Buckhorn Wilderness.
This trail goes by Sink Lake, Mount Townsend Upper Trailhead, Windy Lake, and Camp Windy.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Long but well maintained access road led to one of my favorite hikes here so far. Wildflowers abound on the ascent made the switchbacks almost effortless. Views from the top were fantastic and well worth the effort. It was a little buggy - suggest pants and long sleeve shirt to keep them off you.
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Public Tracks
2020/3/22 Mt. Townsend 11:08:06 AM
Snow and ice from car. Micro spikes required. 32-40⁰. Windy at top.
Mount Townsend 16 Apr 2025
Ralph Graves
Pete Briglia
Bryan Faubion
Paul Ekman
Mount Townsend - Upper Trailhead
Mount Townsend via Upper Trailhead
