Mt. Williamson via Islip Saddle [CLOSED UNTIL 12/31/2023 DUE TO ENDANGERED MTN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG]
Cappie’s Scoop: Sunset hikes are a lot of fun especially when mom brings watermelon as a treat! Last time we came to this trailhead, we parked, crossed the street and backpacked to Little Jimmy Camp. Now, we’re exploring the other trail near the parking lot. It heads up to Mt. Williamson with a summit of 8,214 ft. Not to be confused with the other Mt. Williamson at 14,379 ft, which is the second highest mountain in both the Sierra Nevada range and the state of California. Whew, that’s tall! Once we reached the summit, we looked north to see if we could find views of the Devil’s Punchbowl, San Andreas Rift Zone, and the Mojave Desert. But really, all I was looking for was the watermelon. I had some dinner, some treats and headed back down the mountain with my night gear on. My best buddy and brother Mickey joined me on this hike! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!
Tips: None
Directions: Trailhead coordinates take you to the Islip Saddle parking lot where you will leave your car.
| Mileage (round trip) | 5 |
| Difficulty | Moderately Strenuous |
| Gain (in feet) | 1575 |
| Trailhead | 34.357097, -117.850878 |
| Hike Time (in hours) | 4 |
| Exposure | Mostly Sunny |
| Scenery | Mountain Views, Forest |
| Facilities | Toilets at Islip Saddle trailhead. |
| Fees/Permits | California Adventure Pass or Interagency Annual Pass/America the Beautiful Pass (National Parks Pass). |
| More Info | https://modernhiker.com/hike/mount-williamson; https://calitrails.com/2015/07/19/a-sunset-hike-on-mount-williamson |
| Last Hiked | 9/1/2018 |
