A more common route to the north face is from the east, by way of Red Lake. Starting at the Red Lake trailhead, this trail covers  with  of elevation gain one way to the lake. From here, another  of cross-country climbing, including a short class 3 ridge traverse, leads to the summit.
A more typical path to the north face is from the east via Red Lake. Beginning at the Red Lake trailhead, this route covers approximately  of elevation gain on one way to the lake. From there, another  of cross-country climbing, including a short class 3 ridge traverse, leads to the summit.