4 miles of hiking • 2000' elevation gain •
Visited the cluster of tors east of Goat Mtn. Started on the south ridge of Point 3961to gain the ridge. Steep! Walked along the undulating ridge and visited two of the four tors on my way to scope a route up Goat Mtn from the east. Only made it part of the way up and had to turn around due to time constraints. The eastern buttress is very steep and may require use of a rope. Definitely some fourth class sections if not harder. Having to backtrack without a rope by myself did not sound enticing. Backtracked along the ridge and descended the northeast ridge of Point 3961. Saw lots of sign of elk as well as six elk with babies and a few deer. Wonderful day and perfect weather.
