Started at Islip Saddle, walked east on the ACH to Cortelyou Spring. From there we headed up the gully behind the spring to Spring Crag and then kept going cross-country all the way up to Mt. Islip. From there we headed east to Windy Gap (indeed) and continued on the PCT to near Mt. Hawkins. Then went on a cross-country descent route along a barren ridge down to the ACH about 2.5 miles east of Islip Saddle. Strolled along the road to get back to the car. I forgot to put my MisAdventure Pass on the rear view mirror so I had a ticket on my windshield!
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Lots of hunters traipsing around looking for things to shoot - heard some shooting nearby and in the distance. Saw only 2 other hikers. Coincidence?
Pics.
AW barely, but successfully, avoided summiting Islip by not actually standing on the high point rock. A true NHPS'er.
Desert view...
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Although we left Taco in Azusa, we spotted him approaching Triplets from the north...
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Thanks again for a great hike AW! Sorry about running you over...
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