Jen went hiking Mount Defiance May 17, 2013 12 miles 5,000 feet gained Mt Defiance 0 Pleasant day and solitude on this loop up Starvation Ridge. Most of the snow is gone except for a few drifts on the north side above 4000 ft. Views were limited, but the wildflowers were delightful. More from Jen ONP Family Trip August 15 to August 20, 2026 ONP Marmoteers August 3 to August 6, 2026 Eliot Glacier August 3 to August 4, 2026 Prusik Peak July 21 to July 24, 2026