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That's awesome! I saw here once not on Baldy but at Tuna Canyon.

I am so behind on posting but here goes.
Earlier I did respond to David R post on Baja Fortaleza but here is my TR just in case you choose to go this way here it is.

Just a little background, my friend Justin, is currently working on clearing the ridge that leads to all three peaks. Getting to ...

Was that your first time towards Rocky peak? There are alot of cool caves around that area. When you have more time to explore you will also find a couple of cool waterfalls but pretty sure it is dry right now. I use to go up there alot with my Wednesday group. There is also a cool cave with a swing ...

Colorado has some pretty awesome 14ers. I follow a group on facebook and they are very helpful with questions regarding the peaks.
I love Colorado and wish I could climb some of them. Good luck and have fun!

David- Mc Gee trail has some produces some pretty fall colors during the autumn months. I have never been that far down the trail. After seeing your pics I am inspired to do so. It is so pretty! I plan on going to the Sierras and hopefully I can get that far. Thanks for a nice trip report.

Nice trip report. What a cool find of the petroglyphs!

What a cool outing guys! And I love that article Matthew. The first and last time I heard a mating call was when Jeff, Sean and I camped at Crystal lake. It is pretty terrifying. I enjoyed reading your trip report.

you look like the old man that you are!

Nice to hike Mt. Baldy again.

Love the rock formation (photo 7) also spotted the bobcat and cool plaque but sad story. Looked like a day well spent with cool scenery

I think I know but let me sit on it for a while

I was just reading this thread again thinking about that beautiful Rose peak we climbed in 2023. Sooo sad to believe that it was the last time Colin would be hiking. His 3 year anniversary is approaching. It would be nice if we could go back there for a memorial hike.
RIP

Here are a few pics Lots of Mariposa Lillies

David- So my friend Justin (rock hounder) recently did some trail work up to Baja Fortaleza if you start from Etiwanda Preserve. That is where I started with the intention of doing all three peaks. But yes, it was a very hot day! So, I shall go back.
Justin is planning on making a route through ...

oh yeah, I was surprised to see those fish rocks still there. When I posted my pics on facebook, some ppl were talking sh**** about the graffiti.

congrats!!! I will return some day to do Bennet and Rogers. It looks pretty easy. Too bad it was too damn cold when I was there.

Bob’s Corner also known as the Spruce Grove trail junction or “Bob’s Gap”

Bob’s Corner and the surrounding Chantry Flat trail networks were established during Southern California's "Great Hiking Era" (the 1880s to the late 1930s)

Bob's Corner was historically a vital junction that saw mules and ...

It is just a landmark

David, the first photo is gorgeous!!!! Nice trip report

Nice! I did the seven teacups a few years ago!

If I can get a ride I can go. I admired his dedication

I did Lookout Mtn from Cow Saddle and just sneaked in behind the gate with some friends. There is an opening by the rocks. I think the gates are just to scare people. No one was actually on the property. I believe the trail is part of the Angeles National Forest so they really can't stop anyone from ...

Interested if I can get there. I am going to see if my friend wants to go.

I had estimated this week driving to work that the snow line was at about 5200' after this last storm. That seems to about check out with your photos?

The family and I went to Trail Canyon falls on Sunday, (we had never been), and were in T-shirts and shorts!


Josephine peak is at 5500 feet. I ...

Of course! I am always prepared.
The person I went with wasn't and fell on his a$$. I had to lend out my pole all the way up to the summit and back.

First time I've seen snow at Josephine Peak. It was a chilly 35-degrees and windy at the summit. I brought some hot apple cider to keep warm.
It was a another beautiful day well spent in the San Gabes.


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Last Thursday, two friends joined me on a hike to Smith Mountain. Standing tall at 5,111 this peak is a great workout. The last 800 feet of climbing packs a punch. This was my fourth time bagging this peak but and It has been at least 6 years or more since I hiked the upper Bear Canyon trail ...

A couple of weeks ago I checked out the re-opening of the Mt. Wilson trail.
I met a friend at Lizzies Inn and began the hike on the Mt. Wilson trail. We then ascended Charlies trail then re-joined the main trail to Orchard Camp. The trail was nice. From Charlies trail the views were awesome and we ...

Uncle Rico-IMO anyone can walk through on that road past the private properties. We did. It is an open road even though some may have other opinions. I do not know about the parcels.

Those are so really cool articles Dima.