Waterman Mountain - Twin Peaks - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Waterman Mountain - Twin Peaks |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Cedar Springs |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From the 210 Fwy take the Angeles Crest Hwy (Route 2) approximately 31 miles. Park at Mile Marker 58.00 (near Buckhorn Campground). |
| Total Hike Distance: | 11.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | 8:45 am |
| Trails Used: | Mt Waterman Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | None |
| Contact Information: | Unknown |
| Best Season: | Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | |
| Hike Summary: | I did this hike April 11, 2008. The trail head was at approx. 6,700 feet and the temp was about 45 degrees F. There was still a LOT of snow on the north facing slopes. I think about 1/3 of the trail was snow covered. This meant for very difficult trail navigation and slippery footing even with boots and poles. The views from the Twin Peaks (W 7,596ft E 7,761ft) were absolutely worth the hike. There is a camping site on the Twin Peaks saddle, but there is no water supply (unless you bring a water purifier for the stream nearby). I liked this hike, but not the trudging through the snow, next time I'll try it in late May or June. |
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