A good entry into (optional) class 4 scrambling. Pettingell Peak's east ridge offers excellent scrambling opportunities, with bypasses of the spicier class 4 terrain.
Hike to the summit of the highest peak in the Wet Mountains. Start at the Greenhorn Road trailhead and hike by way of a trail to start and then off trail to summit Greenhorn Mountain at 12,347'. Loop back to the trailhead by bushwhacking on the descent off the northeast face of the mountain on steep talus and tundra to join the Bartlett Trail to hike back to the trailhead, 5.5 miles, 1289' gain, moderate pace 1.5-2.0 mph, moderately challenging hike.
