Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun May 10, 2009 5:28 pm

Hiked up to Mt. Deception this morning from the trail head just south of Red Box (at Road 2N52). After reaching the summit, I descended down the west ridge to what I can only describe as a giant bowl or a dried up lake. It's about 0.5 miles west and 500' below the summit of Deception. Very visible on the satellite views.

Heading west along ridge...

View of "Deception Bowl" as I head down ridge...

Someone camped with dog about 100 yds. up Road 2N52...

More pics.

mattmaxon · Post by **mattmaxon** » Sun May 10, 2009 5:53 pm

I went out there last March 6th with Cougarmagic

http://picasaweb.google.com/mattmaxon20 ... oudHollow#

The bowl is known in some circles as Supercloud Hollow

http://www.dankat.com/advents/sprcld.htm

That guy was camping there when we hiked out on the road....

Primo Spot!

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun May 10, 2009 6:30 pm

Thanks for the info Matt.

A cool place to see and explore. I first noticed it on the satellite views and decided to explore it, not having seen Brennen's description.

cougarmagic · Post by **cougarmagic** » Sun May 10, 2009 6:47 pm

Wow - that is weird about the guy camping! Matt and I thought that was strange the first time - "wow, he's really getting away from it all...on this PAVED ROAD..."

That is a fun hike. Nice pics! The views along that ridge are beautiful.

Post by **HikeUp** » Sun May 10, 2009 6:52 pm

I was on this road once before, back in November 2006. When I saw the tent this morning I had a strong feeling of deja vu, but I dismissed it. But now (probably due to the power of suggestion) I wonder if I DID see him back then. I seriously doubt this guy has been there for two and a half years!?!

Ze Hiker · Post by **Ze Hiker** » Sun May 10, 2009 7:06 pm

maybe its the same guy with the blue tarp from the ridge to clamshell peak, and he upgraded...

mattmaxon · Post by **mattmaxon** » Sun May 10, 2009 7:15 pm

HikeUp wrote:I was on this road once before, back in November 2006.!

There is a lot of strange, very odd, down right scary SH*T out in the Angeles

Makes it interesting

You need to be on your toes keeping your eyes and ears open, that 6th sense (something ain't right) sharp

matt

AW~ · Post by **AW~** » Mon May 11, 2009 5:40 pm

nice area...nice views with a clear day to boot....

friendowl · Post by **friendowl** » Mon May 11, 2009 9:53 pm

im pretty sure the homeless guy you seen is named kevin.
i met him and his dog at red box after getting down from strawberry
i hooked him up with some lunch and a few bowls..he told me its pretty crazy living in the mounatins but with his dog he is pretty happy..good guy