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Toro Peak in Late Spring: Snowmelt, Switchbacks, and the View From 8,716 ft
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Toro Peak in Late Spring: Snowmelt, Switchbacks, and the View From 8,716 ft

Our first ascent of the season turned up muddy switchbacks, three downed pines, and the clearest 200-mile view we've seen in years.

May 18, 2026