2 Peaks in a Day – Vedder Mtn and Mt Mooney

I have been to two other fire towers in socal, the one at Butler Peak, and the one at Tahquitz Peak. There are very few of these historic wooden fire towers left in existence. They are free to visit, if you can make the trek. Some are more accessible than others, and one of these is located on Vedder Mountain, just off SR-2 Angeles Crest Highway, and the Charleton Flats Trailhead. I was considering hiking to three peaks today: Mount Sally, Vedder Mountain, and Mount Mooney. Each of these involves a relatively short climb, so I thought why not combine them together, versus one long hike. Mount Sally was 2 miles, Vedder Mountain was 4 miles, and Mount Mooney was also 2 miles. Together it would be an 8 mile day, except plans changed a bit.

2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods

4-11-21 Orange County has redwood trees? This is not the Pacific Northwest after all. But I had heard a rumor there are redwoods here, and thought to myself, that I guess anything is possible. With some quick research, it was confirmed. Th1 124 acre Carbon Canyon Park has redwoods growing. It is located in Yorba… Continue reading 2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods