Matthew Landfield

Matthew Landfield

Camp on Giant Ledge

06/26/22

My son and I made this trip the day before the summer solstice. We arrived later in the afternoon and planned to camp. The hike is rigorous on the way up, more or less like climbing an 800 foot rock staircase. We passed a few day hikers on their way back down, and a group of overnight campers overtook us on the way up (I’m a slow climber with a pack on). Breathtaking views at the top, both sunset and sunrise. Camping was surprisingly busy with several groups already arrived and set up in the camp sites at the top. There are three at the top of the Giant Ledge trail, and we found a spot at the third site which is a short way further on the trail. Spectacular views in the morning from one of the many east facing ledges overlooking the Slide wilderness. On the way down we met many day hikers coming in, and the parking lot was full by 8:30.

5.0