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Rick Kent wrote:I believe that's correct. Looks fun doesn't it? Someday that overgrown ridge will burn. Then it will be a whole different story.

Heh. I'll admit to thinking it, but I didn't want to say it.

Correct about the photos. I've been following the Big Horn Ridge thread with some interest since I at one time had considered it as well. I got to see it from 3 different perspectives on Saturday: From the Heaton Flat trail, from the Glendora Ridge, and from Lookout Mountain. The upper half looks t...

AlanK wrote:neurodegenerative diseases

Maybe this discussion should move to the "Why do you hike" thread.

Sweet!

- Smiley the Clown (not really)

I think I'll plan to go up the Ski Hut Trail Sunday morning and stroll on over to the top of the Big Horn Ridge. Edit: Switching to Saturday 10th because I can and because I like the weather outlook better. Oh well. Only made it as far up as the ski hut this morning so...no new info. Mid 40's and w...

Perhaps a good weekend to go to the top and look down the ridge. I think I'll plan to go up the Ski Hut Trail Sunday morning and stroll on over to the top of the Big Horn Ridge.

Edit: Switching to Saturday 10th because I can and because I like the weather outlook better.

ANF will be open this upcoming weekend!

Any planned assaults on Big Horn Ridge this Sunday (11th)? Which approach route? I might be able to tag along for part of the way.

I hike because it's cheaper and safer than golf!

Thanks Dr. Jim.

It seems Maxwell might be a quack.

The bottom of my feet itch. What gives?

TacoDelRio wrote:I'm kinda sick of researching the living hell out of everything I climb, and then I get there and it's easy as hell. know what I mean?

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Any takers?

I agree...too much research, not enough adventure!

I look forward to your TR, cause I'm not a taker on this one . Have fun.

Looking down on the East Ridge from East Twin a couple of years ago made me curious so I did a bit of research. Came across these Sierra Club reports ( 1 , 2 ) about an attempt at reaching Triplet Rocks (which is along the ridge). Just throwing this out there in case you hadn't seen it before. After...

RichardK wrote:Thanks for your efforts!! Now, if it would only rain, we could actually hike the San Gabriels.

Maybe it will rain if we sacrifice a troll to the rain gods!

Has anyone hiked Santiago and Modjeska? I think these peaks might have burned and are in a closure area. Here's the summitpost entry for Santiago... Notice: The Cleveland National Forest is currently under a closure due to fire conditions. The Santiago Fire is burning close to the top of the the pe...

I've been looking for an excuse to take a weekday off! Assuming the ANF opens relatively soon, I'd be willing to consider it. I'll keep an eye on this thread for the latest.

...but if I get a chance, I may reconnoiter the Heaton Flats trail and see if the trail from the Heaton Flats to Weber Camp is worth anything, scope out the location of any private holdings in the area, and take a look at that ridge along the north side of Fossil Canyon. I've never been to that are...

I just picked up some new gear from REI's Urban Hiking store. Can't wait to try it out!

I have to admit, Tom's photos make me feel the need to rethink this hike, but I think our route to the west will be better. Pics make it look very steep getting out of Cattle Canyon up the east side of the ridge. The east side looks less brushy though than the west side of the ridge. West side look...

Many thanks for your efforts.

Thanks Travis. The last 4 miles look brutal...~5300' in ~4 miles.

My guess is the actual mileage might be a bit longer due to unaccounted for zig-zagging required to go up the ridge.

I doubt I could make 8000', but I'd be willing to be a water pack mule up to about 5000' !

Travis wrote:Does this route make sense, I am trying to piece it all together.

That looks like a pretty good likeness to me. Does your mapping software give you a mileage and an elevation profile too?

Why not just descend the ridge first? That way you know exactly what your challenge is...or is that considered cheating for this idea? :) I personally wouldn't want to cliff out and have to hike/bushwhack back up. Not sure that would be too big of a worry on this ridge though. Hmm...maybe send out ...

I noticed on the topozone maps that there is a trail from Coldwater Canyon up to Eagle Mine and then on up to the San Antonio Ridge (about half way between Iron and Baldy). That also looks very very interesting. Any info on whether that trail is real or not?

I never have hiked in the Verdugos. I'd be interested in learning some good loops.

I initially was thinking Lukens was eligible for a legal hike this weekend but after looking at some maps, I think Lukens is in the ANF. *grumble*

You'll quickly enter into the Angeles National Forest (ANF) if you head up the Mt. Wilson Trail out of Sierra Madre - even before you hit First Water. You can get up to Henninger Flats from Eaton Canyon Nature Center via the "horse trail" and Mt. Wilson Toll Road without entering the ANF. ...

Thanks for the good info.

Try urban hiking...like this guy.

I hear it's always hunting season in L.A. though.

With Hasting's Canyon practically in my back yard, I am curious about your bushwhack route to the drop in point. I assume your exit point was Ranch Top Rd.?

Also, curious to see the pics of Hasting's. Thanks in advance for posting!

Sorry, but I've got to ask...

Why did the chicken go hiking?

Buckhorn Peak is now called Mt. Akawie by the Sierra Club.

Goodykoontz is what the Sierra Club calls a heretofore unnamed peak south east of Pallett. It is just north of the FROG zone (map) (pdf files).