This requires a car shuttle. The trail slowly winds itself up to the summit 7 miles (11 km) later at a steady gradient of roughly 8%. Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle to Telegraph Peak to Thunder Mountain; down to Baldy Notch (dinner at the restaurant); ski lift down to Mt. ( See my write-up for Telegraph/Thunder .) A permit is required. This trio of peaks rests along the ridge southeast of Mt. This summit is one of the Three T's, a group of peaks which include Thunder Mountain (8587'), Telegraph Peak (8985'), and Timber Mountain (8303'). Hawkins, Dawson Saddle to Mt. Pick up the trail straight ahead on east edge of the notch and follow the road south 1.5 miles to the marked Three T's trailhead (on the west ridge .10 mile below the summit of Thunder Mt.). Islip [p], Baldy Bowl Upper “Little Bowl” Variant [p], PCT: Angeles Crest Mile Marker 54.10 to Three Points [p], PCT: Cloudburst Summit to Gate on Angeles Crest Highway [p], PCT: Gate on Angeles Crest Highway to Mile Marker 54.10 Crossing [p], PCT: Islip Saddle to JCT Pleasant View Ridge [p], PCT: JCT Mt. It has a good amount of shade in the first half, but much less later on. Please review the Forest Service's hiking safety tips before heading out on your trip. Williamson [p], PVR: Pacific Crest Trail to Mt. High clearance and 4x4 are recommended for the final 1.5 … See Timber Mt. The Three T’s Trail hike is one of the more peaceful hikes in the Mt Baldy area. You can drop directly down the super steep northeast slope, or you can take my super secret route, which is slightly less troublesome, but more roundabout. Excellent hike. We took a use/hiker trail on our way down. Cuthbert, who was employed by West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company, supervised the erection of the first steel forest fire lookout tower for private lands in the state. After peeking at the direct drop, Madison put his trust in my roundabout way. This isn't telegraph pass, although you can hike this peak too. Larry T wrote a review Aug 2020. Turn left on Baseline. Lowe, Echo Mountain, and Inspiration Point, Eaton Saddle to Mt. From the parking area (6160'), pass the gate and hike up the road to Baldy Notch at the top of the ski lift. Best Hiking Trails near Telegraph Peak. After crawling up the switchbacks on the side of Telegraph Peak, the views from the top were amazing. Hiking Telegraph Peak via Coldwater Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, Southern California, Mount Baldy Region. Daniel Colegate said that he … Williamson [s], PVR: West Mt. I bought some off Amazon for like $20 and they worked like magic. Last 1/2 mile is challenging. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. [p], Islip Ridge Trail: Windy Gap to Mt. Islip Trail: Little Jimmy to Mt. Wilson Trail from Mt. Baden-Powell to JCT Dawson Saddle [s], PCT: JCT Pleasant View Ridge to Angeles Crest Highway Mile Marker 62.50 [s], PCT: Mile Marker 54.10 to Three Points [s], PCT: Vincent Gap to JCT Mt. Time to smell the roses. Hike Telegraph Peak via Manker Flat. The trail is steep in some places but certainly a rewarding highlight after the strenuous climb on Three T's Trail. This single track trail is a nice contrast to the steep ski trails you’ve been hiking up. In one block turn right unto Padua Avenue. Telegraph Peak offers a beautiful 360 degree view of the surrounding Cucamonga Wilderness as well as Mount Baldy. Length: 14 mile (22.5km) out and back, round trip Time: 7 hours round trip Difficulty: Difficult Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft (914m) Location: The trail to Telescope Peak begins from Mahogany Flat Campground at the end of Upper Wildrose/ Emigrant Canyon Road. The snow on the ski runs is thin, but on the was up to Telegraph (after the saddle), it was very steep and a slog to hike in the snow. 2. Waterman Trail and Ridge to Mt. Distance: 1.0 mi. San Jacinto, PCT: JCT Marion Mountain Trail to Fuller Ridge, 1. Icy trails coupled with strong gusts of wind make for a fun time as long as you stay focused and cautious. From there the hike gets a little more risky so be mindful of where you step since the trail thins out and becomes icy. The PCT (Section 34) is located 3.0 miles from Wrightwood, California (CA) on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.