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2 Peaks in a Day – Vedder Mtn and Mt Mooney

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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.

Waterman Mountain Loop

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My goal for today’s hike was to explore the Waterman Mountain loop, that sits within a scenic wilderness area of the San Gabriel Mountains. The trailhead sits along SR-2, the Angeles Crest Highway, and is a bit out of the way. It is well past Chilao Campground, and Mount Williamson, along with most of civilization. The highway had been closed for repairs for sometime, which made visiting here again exciting.

2 Peaks in a Day – Thunder Mountain and Telegraph Peak

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On a cool fall day I set out to hike to two peaks, in one day: Thunder Mountain, and Telegraph Peak. The Three T’s is a popular hike in the Angeles National Forest, near Mount Baldy. I would be hiking up Mount Baldy Rd. from Manker Flats, passing “the Notch,” and heading on to Thunder Mountain, before coming to the sign for the Three T’s Hike, in the Cucamonga Wilderness.

Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?

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Adventure Awaits This challenging hike to Mount Baldy (aka Mount San Antonio) up the Devil’s Backbone, and down Ski Hut Trail, is one of the most strenuous, steep trails I have experienced in Southern California. It’s also one of the most popular peaks to bag, among experienced socal hikers. Alpine Dreams and High Peaks Hiking… Continue reading Why Hike to Mount Baldy in the Angeles Forest?

Hiking 15 Miles on the PCT from Inspiration Point to Wright Mountain

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Are you looking for a longer hike, without a lot of difficulty, where you can see all the beauty of the Angeles Forest? Follow me on the PCT from Inspiration Point to Wright Mountain, with views of Mount Baldy, Mount Baden Powell, and Pine Mountain.