No bugs but lots of thin spider webs. Glad I had my trekking poles. Trail was well maintained. I immediately looked back, left, right, up, down... nothing, NOTHING!!! most everyone wore a mask though. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The peak itself is off the road and does not have a good use trail. Parking lot is small but able to squeeze in. It is very surreal and scares me to go back alone on early mornings... why was ‘it’ hostile.....? Both have outstanding views. The mountain is tucked away in the Los Padres administered section of Angeles National Forest. It was overcast with a slight breeze which was perfect to offset the humidity. Been browsing the internet for any other haunted stories on Cougar Mt but can’t find anything beside the history of the mine.... Has anyone experienced or heard of something similar? We took the trail clockwise and were happy we did since the descent was steeper than ascent. He didn't do a video for this hike because last week he dropped his camera in Fish lakes and it isn't working 100% yet. From there, it was a road walk (partially asphalt, mostly dirt) to a point just shy of Pt. The site of the Whitaker Peak fire lookout, removed in the 1970s, with Los Angeles City in the far distance. This is about an injury or accident NOT OKAY! Our map said Long View Peak had a viewpoint, but we didn't seem to find it (our map was also dated 2014). Wilderness Cliffs Trail via Squak Mountain Connector Trail, Squak Mountain Connector Trail to Wilderness Creek, Bear Ridge to Shangri La Trail to West Tibbetts Creek Loop, Bear Ridge Trail to Coal Creek Falls and Cave Hole Loop, Cougar Mt Squak Mt Connector to Doughty Falls, Whitaker Peak and Shy Bear Loop Trail to Doughty Falls. Great hike! USA, CA #10. Something else? Loved the outlooks. • 1h 40m, Spend the night and see the sun rise. really beautiful forestry but there isn't really a very good lookout and the trail was very crowed with no room to leave 6ft when passing one another. Powrock ... Wisconsin Summits & Trails. Follow the S22 East, Borrego Salton Seaway. It was a good workout I will definitely hike this one again. When it merges with Highway 21, take the southern route and continue on to Boxley. Kiefer Wilson Peak. The drop off is steep and several individuals have fallen to their death here. The trail leads to Whitaker Point, also called Hawksbill Crag, which juts out about 100 feet above the forest floor. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and mountain biking and is accessible year-round. North of Hwy S22, east of Borrego Springs. Nor does the trail along the way, as it is flush with wildflowers and a pretty waterfall area in the spring, then graced with the bright oranges and reds of turning maple leaves in the fall. — Fanatic, Mar 16, 2018 #11251. Usually don't use but saved me a couple times from a mud bath. Contact: info/at/borregohiking/./com (leave out the /) Hiking the Borrego Springs Area (Anza-Borrego Desert SP, Cuyamaca Rancho SP, Imperial Sand Dunes (Algodones Dunes), Laguna Mountain, Warner Springs) California, Hike … The path to Whitaker Peak Lookout starts at Golden State Hwy and Whitaker Peak Rd (aka Forest Road 6N53)(see... Read more The trail straight forward and marked regularly with orange-triangle blazes. Trail, USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Office. Very muddy today, which I'm ok with. The falls were dry. 5.1 km Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and 684' Down Beautiful hike! Whitaker Peak is in the Angeles National Forest, off the 5 freeway, north of Castaic. I still can’t believe what happend!? Can’t wait to come back a different season! It can be steep going up from the parking lot until u hit 1mile and it should be pretty easy. It was a bit more than I had planned on but it was worth it. I felt accomplished and there was some cool rock formations to see. Mauna Kea. herzalot iMTB Hooligan. This list only shows climbs by Peakbagger.com users, and is not a comprehensive list of everyone who has summited this peak. Hikes are north of the road. Upper Trail Whitaker Peak on the left, Pt. The road noise is a bit loud for the first and last mile or so. Went today (5/29/20) and the trail was in great shape. 211.16 m Up 1h 45m, Great evening hike for an August. Lots of gnats near the bench rest stop so we didn't stay long since we didn't have bug spray. I turned around and run down and about 10 seconds later a force pulled my cap of my head... again I looked in all directions and again NOTHING!!! Still a good amount of people on a Thursday,but not overly populated! LLPoolJ, Cyclotourist, Grego and 17 others like this. USA, CA. We just parked on whatever free space there was on the side. In spring, be alert … It immediately crosses a rustic bridge and begins to switchback uphill. Bob Hosea hiked with friend, Tom Horelick, to Northwest Peak Lookout in the Yaak on Sunday, July 25th. Made it to Wilderness Peak which had a cute wooden bench to sit down and rest. At 4,102', "west Whitaker" is the location of the former Whitaker Peak Fire Lookout and is reputed to experience some of the most ferocious winds in the Angeles National Forest. Hike to Northwest Peak Lookout by Trail report by Bob Hosea July 28, 2010. Haleakala. The path to Whitaker Peak Lookout starts at Golden State Hwy and Whitaker Peak Rd (aka Forest Road 6N53)(see pic). 165' Down Great with options to make a 5 mile hike into an 8 mile or longer hike. Ascents of Whitaker Lookout. Mount Evans. Just tons of stoke with the Junior High kids. USA, CO #2. 1.4mi, Create Recommended Route or Read the signage carefully so you don’t get lost. Mt Washington Auto Rd. Getting to Whitaker point on the trail was moderately easy, although there were a few steep descents and lots of rocks and roots to navigate. • Below is his trail report. (Its a white/Blue Oilers Hockey cap, let me know if you find it, it’s my favorite). USA, HI #3. Pity poor Lookout Mountain. Be warned, the parking lot is small and fills up quickly. The entrance to the parking lot is a bit steep and has a large pot hole so make sure to slow down as you enter off the turn. USA, HI #9. following is a complete and new description. Trails are well maintained. Warm Springs Mountain, the site of another fire lookout that is now only metal scaffolding, with about three taller peaks behind it. 50.22 m Down, 7.5 mi Distance: 5.8 miles roundtrip. Kiefer Southwest Ridge. Whitaker Forest. New Routes More... Dow Williams Yucca Flower Tower to Great Escape, 5.10c, 4 Pitches. 12.1 km For bonus … Location: Laguna Beach Name: Chris Current Bike: 2020 Revel Rail. Whitaker Peak Lookout is a 9.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Castaic, California that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. Signage is great and trail is easy to follow. USA, HI #6. Great forested trail with beautiful ferns, bridges and boardwalks. This page shows all the ascents and attempts of Whitaker Lookout that have been entered by registered climbers on this site. We even saw a rattlesnake hiding in the leaves! 83.37 m Up Even in summer, one can hike the trail and enjoy the view over Buffalo River country that awaits at trail's end. Or maybe Glendale. 2.6mi An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. There were many rock formations and stunning views! The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. 25.44 m Down, 3.1 mi • Pikes Peak. The old and cracked sign marks an old and cracked road. Download the free, full-sheet USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) Whitaker Peak topo map as an Adobe PDF. USA, CO #8. The loop was about 6.4 miles and 1709 elevation gain. I ran back down to the car and got out of there..... Now, I am not a big believer of ghost and paranormal activity, but this got me thinking. Land Manager: USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests Office, 1.5 mi described by national geodetic survey 1973 (ara) the station mark was recovered in good condition as described by the los angeles county (lac) engineers. Garold Buck is running the caterpillar tractor and trailer hauling sand and gravel from the bed of Big Applegate up to the end of the road, where Tom Bigsby continues with pack horses to the top. Begin your hike on the Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trail. It was a clear sunny morning and the scenery driving north on the 5 freeway and up the mountain is breathtaking. Mauna Loa. 2h 02m. 4120 that I understand used to host a fire lookout. We accidentally took a wrong turn and didn’t get to the highest peak but it was still 6 miles according to Garmin. A 4x4 vehicle may be required in muddy conditions. 274' Up Great workout and beautiful setting. Went for a hike today. Please note there is no lookout from Wilderness Peak. Decent hike. The trail is paved but the hardtop breaks … The hike back was a … From Templin Highway, paved Whitaker Peak Road (6N53) climbs to the ridge to intersect with another road, 6N53B. Despite the 360-degree views of the North Cascades to be had from its namesake fire lookout, it can scarcely compete with nearby hikes like Hidden Lake Peaks and Cascade Pass. That road (partially paved, but mostly dirt) tacks southwest and ultimately takes you to the summit of "West Whitaker." 3mi An alternate route follows a single-track out of Camp Verdugo Oaks at Oak Flat to the ridge where it joins 6N53B. Numerous lookout points along the trail and from Pyles Peak. The Hawksbill Crag, also known as Whitaker Point, is located along the northern edge of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness in the Ozark National Forest, just south of the Buffalo National River. Enjoy the view, but please mind the cliffs. Built in 1913, the Lariat Loop road ascends from Golden up the steep east side of Lookout Mountain. We left at 845 and only saw a couple people pass us at the beginning and end. Peak 6551 of Black Mountain. No trails were damaged in yesterday’s ride. Arroyo Salado, Calcite Mine, Coachwhip Wash, Ella Wash, Grave Wash, Joshua Canyon, North Palm Wash, Palm Peak, Palm Wash, Palo Verde Wash, Pyramid Peak, Rattlesnake Canyon, Smoketree Canyon, Traveler Peak, Travertine Palms, Truckhaven Rocks, Villager Peak, … 165' Up 50.32 m Up • the station is located 9 miles northwest of castaic, in the angeles national forest, at the abandoned site of the whitaker peak lookout tower. Legions of hikers race right past on Cascade River Road, leaving Lookout Mountain with a fraction of the crowds of those other trails. USA, CA #4. Unfortunately, Doughty Falls was dry so there was no waterfall, but Cabbage Creek was gradually flowing. 27Aug2020 - Ok, this is going to sound crazy but please bear with me... decided to do a nice early trail run, 6am start, the first time I was going to do this section of Cougar Mountain. Whitaker Peak and Shy Bear Loop Trail to Doughty Falls is a 8.9 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Renton, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Vid Pogachnik Carnic Pre-Alps - Northern Part. Please explain. 2.4 km But overall it was a very pleasant hike. Whitaker peak from the saddle (2020-04-19). Little known trail takes you away from the crowds on Cowles summit. Even my cap was gone, I backtracked a few steps to see if I could see my cap somewhere but it was gone....! Mountain bikers and hikers can also follow the Chimney Gulch trail, a difficult, narrow "single track" hiking trail that crisscrosses the Lariat Loop road twice on its way to the summit. Great trees and ferns, beautiful hike. Tioga Pass. The nearby point (Whitaker Lookout) 4120' is a popular local hike and should be listed separately. It's a very green forest walk, with a lot of ferns and moss, a few small streams and some large glacial erratic boulders. 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