Jones & Hastings Peaks - a new route for me
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:06 am
For many years I have hiked the fun way to Jones Peak via the steep Bastard Ridge. I love this route because it's a great workout. However, recently, I was introduced to an easier, still steep, but longer way to Jones & Hastings Peaks. I did this hike on Thanksgiving day and had so much fun that I decided to take a small group on Saturday. We met at the west end of the Bailey Canyon parking lot.
We made our way up the road past the debris basin to the trailhead. The views were gorgeous. We were surrounded by trees and ascended the trail via switchbacks, about 75 of them.
A good view of the Monastery below.
A view from the trail.
A view of the ridge to Hastings Peak.
After bagging Jones Peak we headed towards another semi-steep trail where the Mt. Wilson trail and the Mt. Hastings Trail splits.
Heading towards Hastings.
Whoohooo summit pose.
Hastings BM.
View from Hastings Peak
On the descent we stopped at the ruins of George's Cabin. Unfortunately the plaque was removed.
It was a perfect day for this hike. Another great workout with many switchbacks, and the route is not entirely exposed (until you head towards Hastings) which makes it nice.
We made our way up the road past the debris basin to the trailhead. The views were gorgeous. We were surrounded by trees and ascended the trail via switchbacks, about 75 of them.
A good view of the Monastery below.
A view from the trail.
A view of the ridge to Hastings Peak.
After bagging Jones Peak we headed towards another semi-steep trail where the Mt. Wilson trail and the Mt. Hastings Trail splits.
Heading towards Hastings.
Whoohooo summit pose.
Hastings BM.
View from Hastings Peak
On the descent we stopped at the ruins of George's Cabin. Unfortunately the plaque was removed.
It was a perfect day for this hike. Another great workout with many switchbacks, and the route is not entirely exposed (until you head towards Hastings) which makes it nice.
