This ridge has plenty of enjoyable scrambling with a lot of solid rock and some loose stuff as well, though not bad. First section of the ridge drops in elevations and the second half takes you back up and to the summit of Mt Johnson.

From the summit of Trapezoid Peak hike down toward the ridge (see drawn in photo) on easy 2nd class terrain until it becomes a ridge. For maximum fun stay on the crest of the ridge as much as possible all the way the the summit of Mt Johnson. There will be the small deviation here and there but for the most part it is pretty easy going.

NOTE: I think that if you were to climb to the left (south) of the ridge most of the way and cut across to the southeast face of Mt Johnson at the end that it would be more like 3rd class - though I haven't done it that way myself. And you would miss out on all that fun scrambling/climbing!

Traverse from Trapezoid Peak

Southeast Slope

Northwest Ridge

A technically easy slog and scramble up sand then slabs to the summit ridge, which is a very scenic and easy scramble to a superb summit.

Retrace your steps for the descent.

Probably best done early season, when there's hard snow, which would make it a much better climb. Ice Axe and crampons would be required.

This is a short but fun scramble. Hike to the base of the chute leading to Treasure Col and ascend it. It may be snow or a loose, dirty gully depending on time of year. This brings you to the base of the climb. Head up the ridge on fun 3rd class rock. Pretty much just try to stay on the crest of ridge the whole way except for a short section, maybe midway, which is very easily bypassed. Continue up, take the cool angling walkway and in a few more minutes of scrambling you're on the summit.

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Routes in Mt. Johnson