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).
2.5m 1430ft - 1hrs 40min
Kristi hikes south up Minnie Gulch
Up the steep slopes to Cuba's south ridge
A short scambly section
Up the south ridge
Dome to the west
Ice Lake peaks to the west
Stony Pass peaks to the south with the Wemi beyond
Checking out the views... Half peak front and center
Back down the ridge...
and down Minnie Gulch to the truck