San Emigdio Mountain via Forest Route 9N34
3.2 mi
Distance
1 hrs 30 min
Time
terrain
1,381 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a easy one way trail to San Emigdio Mountain in Los Padres National Forest.
This trail goes by Apache Saddle.
Rate this Hike
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Solo day hiked Thurs 2/29/2024 – Chose this hike to stay out of the increasing gusts at the higher elevations and it was a gentle one with great views. Started on forest road 9N34 from Mil Potrero Highway heading north and then east to San Emigdio Mountain for a nice sunrise. Next, west on 9N34 to 9N52 and further west to Brush Mtn and Brush Mtn – North peaks. Went up 8 provincial peaks (bus stops/bumps with views) along the way since they’re on the east-west route. Great weather and only a few snow patches left from the last storm. 9N34 is in the best shape of any forest road I’ve been on in the last year which would be a great snowshoe route just for fun after the next snowfall. The only steep part of this route is a short section of 9N52 going out to the Brush Mtn peaks, before and after the Marian Campground area. Forced myself to relax for a much longer than normal lunch break on Brush-North and enjoy the great views out towards Cerro Noroeste, Grouse, Sawmill and Mt Pinos peaks. Some strong winds started coincidentally with my leaving the summit but disappeared shortly after dropping down a bit. Very pleasant hike in a beautiful area that would be perfect for taking a group on an easy hike/stroll through the forest, with or without snow. There is a nice dirt parking area on the north side of the highway, a few hundred yards east of the locked forest road 9N34 gate. Logged 14.1 miles/2546 vertical ft. with Gaia.
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