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Cerro Grande x2

★★★★ I return to this spectacular summit with freshly minted SOTA Goats Carol KE7SRN and Tom KE6SRO.

Chicoma Mountain

★★★☆ I’ve looked at this beautiful, mystic mountain from afar for years. Today was the day I finally went there.

Saritas Benchmark

★★☆☆ First time activation of this summit was a delightful stroll through the seldom visited San Luis Hills. This activation provides wonderful vistas of the Taos Plateau and San Juan and Sangre de Christo Mountains.

Twin Benchmark

★★☆☆ First time activation. Excellent dirt roads provide easy access to this easy hike with wonderful views. The activation zone lies in both Colorado and New Mexico.

Little Cahuilla Mountain

Little Cahuilla Mountain from the Cahuilla Mountain trail. Note the saddle to the right of the summit. 12 APRIL 2025 W6/CT-253 Elevation: 5,043′ Route: Bushy cross country Hike Distance: 2.4 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 600′ Navigation: Moderate Steepness: Moderate Vehicle: High clearance vehicle suggested Road: Rutted forest service road Cell Coverage: Good Verizon HikeContinue reading “Little Cahuilla Mountain”

Summit 3,853′

Looking north at the Agua Dulce Movie Ranch aka Firestone Ranch, Letteau Ranch or Annan Ranch with Mount McDill Behind 9 NOVEMBER 2024 W6/CT-165 Elevation: 3,853′ Route: 4×4 trail Hike Distance: 4.0 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 1000′ Navigation: Easy Steepness: Moderate Vehicle: High clearance suggest for the last bit Road: Good dirt road CellContinue reading “Summit 3,853′”

Mount Russell

Perris Lake to the southwest of this fine summit 12 OCTOBER 2024 W6/CT-188 Elevation: 2,703′ Route: Good Trail Hike Distance: 4 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 950′ via route 2 Navigation: Easy Steepness: Moderate Vehicle: Passenger car Road: Paved Cell Coverage: Excellent Verizon Hike basics I left Topanga Canyon right at 5AM and got toContinue reading “Mount Russell”