Chester takes a snap of the station looking north out toward Mt Williamson and the Antelope Valley
3 SEPTEMBER 2022 W6/CT-005
| Elevation: | 9,138′ |
| Route: | Forest service trail and use trail |
| Hike Distance: | 3.6 miles round trip |
| Elevation Gain: | 1,000′ |
| Navigation: | Easy |
| Steepness: | Gentle with a moderate section at the end |
| Vehicle: | Passenger car |
| Road: | Paved Highway 2 |
| Cell Coverage: | Poor (Verizon), APRS Excellent |
With a planned trip to do a 35 mile section of the John Muir Trail in a few weeks, I wanted to do a conditioning hike at a decent elevation to prepare. A third SOTA trip to Throop and a second trip to Lewis fit the bill. I got to Dawson Saddle just as the sun was rising.
All and all this is a very pleasant hike and I give it three stars and heartily recommend it! On a clear day Throop commands a formidable panorama.
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