Distance: 21 km
Elevation Gain: 424 m (1391 ft)
Time: 6.5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
This route follows a horse trail along Foxy Creek and then up to the alpine plateau of Auston Pass in the Blackstone Range of Tombstone Territorial Park. This would be a long day hike to and from the pass, and it is better suited as an overnight/multi-day trip so that you can explore the area around the pass (see extended hiking options below). The views are stunning along the entire route. This pass is also used to access the Blackstone River Valley and Syenite Lakes to the south.
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January 29, 2025
Cata on Auston Pass
I recommend doing the whole loop, Auston pass to Syanite likes, down to the tombstone river, talus, out. It’s a stunning hike! 💯
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January 27, 2025
Tammy B. on Auston Pass
This is one of the coolest valleys to hike down in Tombstone! Awesome views of the cloudy range at the end of the valley and a lot of wildlife (past few years there has been a grizz frequenting the valley). A heads up that during the fall this area is heavily used for hunting both by the outfitters ...
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January 15, 2025
Yukon Hiking on Mount Martha Black
Second photo of new landslide/rock avalanche to go with comment below. The landslide area is approximately 1 km long and 400 m wide.
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January 15, 2025
Yukon Hiking on Mount Martha Black
The Yukon Geological Survey has notified us of a new hazard on the route. As of October 2023, a very large landslide/rock avalanche has occurred just west of the potential camp noted. The slope is still very unstable and it is not recommended to traverse this area. The same signs of instability are...
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January 9, 2025
Yukon Hiking on Nares Mountain
NOTE: Please ensure you are parked well clear of the private driveway, and that large vehicles and trailers can get in. The driveway and property are private and there is to be no trespassing. Please respect the landowners that live in this area.
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