LIMEROCK PEAK
Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:22 am
I've been chasing wildflowers and someone suggested a trail that I should check out. This was a trail that was seldomly traveled. It starts at Forest Road 3N48 in Little Tujunga.
The weather was overcast and it was a great day to hike for what was unexpectedly ahead of me. From the start of my route there were tall sunflowers along the road and a bee farm. I could hear gun shots from the neighboring shooting range. After leaving the road, I took the ridge route which was overgrown but surprisingly filled with wildflowers such as orange and yellow Poppies, Lupine and other flowers.
The trail was difficult to navigate in some areas but it was easy to figure out where I was headed. I took my time to enjoy the surrounding views of lush green hills and the beautiful array of wildflowers. It's a 1600+ steep climb with a few switchbacks, but worth every step.
The top of Limerock peak is flat with awesome views. I found a huge wooden cross on the ground with some religious verses (in English & Spanish) and I picked it up and re-positioned it in the rocks. I also placed a new register.
I knew someone had been up there but wasn't sure how long ago because I found some rocks in a circle. Anyways, I made a huge heart with some nearby rocks.
Afterward, I ate lunch and headed down the opposite side making it a loop hike. The descent was very steep, with loose rocks, and I fell twice. However, on this side it was just as beautiful. I found two-toned colored poppies and more wildflowers. I had to descend into the wash below and walk back to the car about half a mile.
This was a fantastic hike! Secluded with tons of wildflowers and not a soul in sight.
The weather was overcast and it was a great day to hike for what was unexpectedly ahead of me. From the start of my route there were tall sunflowers along the road and a bee farm. I could hear gun shots from the neighboring shooting range. After leaving the road, I took the ridge route which was overgrown but surprisingly filled with wildflowers such as orange and yellow Poppies, Lupine and other flowers.
The trail was difficult to navigate in some areas but it was easy to figure out where I was headed. I took my time to enjoy the surrounding views of lush green hills and the beautiful array of wildflowers. It's a 1600+ steep climb with a few switchbacks, but worth every step.
The top of Limerock peak is flat with awesome views. I found a huge wooden cross on the ground with some religious verses (in English & Spanish) and I picked it up and re-positioned it in the rocks. I also placed a new register.
I knew someone had been up there but wasn't sure how long ago because I found some rocks in a circle. Anyways, I made a huge heart with some nearby rocks.
Afterward, I ate lunch and headed down the opposite side making it a loop hike. The descent was very steep, with loose rocks, and I fell twice. However, on this side it was just as beautiful. I found two-toned colored poppies and more wildflowers. I had to descend into the wash below and walk back to the car about half a mile.
This was a fantastic hike! Secluded with tons of wildflowers and not a soul in sight.
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