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Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:28 pm
by HikeUp
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.
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:53 pm
by mattmaxon
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!
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 6:30 pm
by HikeUp
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.
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 6:47 pm
by cougarmagic
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.
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 6:52 pm
by HikeUp
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!?!
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:06 pm
by Ze Hiker
maybe its the same guy with the blue tarp from the ridge to clamshell peak, and he upgraded...
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:15 pm
by mattmaxon
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
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:40 pm
by AW~
nice area...nice views with a clear day to boot....
Re: Mt. Deception + : 05-10-2009
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 9:53 pm
by friendowl
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