Backus Peak and Russell Peak Loop
Owens Peak Wilderness, CAInfo
Distance10.2 mi
Elevation gain3,900 ft
Route typeLoop
Duration5.5 hr
CruxClass 2
Quality7/10
Peaks bagged
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Backus Peak(HPS)6,651 ft / Prom. 251 ft
2
Deception Peak6,661 ft / Prom. 381 ft
3
Peak 65156,515 ft / Prom. 255 ft
4
Russell Peak(HPS)6,696 ft / Prom. 696 ft
HPS. Hundred Peaks Section
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