Strawberry Peak via Mountaineers Route - Angeles National Forest

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Strawberry Peak via Mountaineers Route - Angeles National Forest

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Strawberry Peak via Mountaineers Route - Angeles National Forest

04:08

18.2km

940m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

by Caro "LadyOutdoors"

Last updated: July 23, 2024

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.99 km for 302 m

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30 m

Colby Canyon Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

It is easy to miss the trailhead for Colby Canyon. There is no sign and the parking area is very small. So drive slowly as you are getting close to the location.

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1.71 km

Colby Canyon Trail

Highlight • Trail

Colby Canyon Trail is the shorter, but more challenging trail to summit Strawberry Peak instead of Strawberry Peak Trail (from Red Box Trailhead). You can hike via Josephine Peak or …

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3.52 km

Strawberry Peak Mountaineers Route

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Mountaineers Route, also called Firebreak on some maps, is a shorter but challenging climb to Strawberry Peak from the west side. The route requires good route finding and level …

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5.23 km

Strawberry Peak

Highlight • Summit

Strawberry Peak can be reached from two directions: from the east via Lawlor Saddle and the moderate Strawberry Peak Trail or from the west via the so-called Firebreak. The Firebreak …

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6.96 km

Lawlor Saddle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great views to the west of the LA basin and the ocean. Mostly level or gently rising trail leads here 2 miles from the road.

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10.9 km

Coulter Pine Trees

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful clearing with some Coulter Pine Trees. The unique characteristic of Coulter Pines is the giant cones which are 20 to 40 centimetres (7.9 to 15.7 inches) long, and …

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11.0 km