In the latter stages of our hiking adventures, we discovered the allure of conquering peaks, and once you embark on collecting these majestic summits, the craving is hard to resist. Our mission became clear: to conquer all the noteworthy peaks in the Santa Monica and San Gabriel Mountains. The ascent, though challenging, brought its own rewards, especially at the summit where breathtaking views awaited. A ritual of rest and a celebratory toast with a sip of whiskey became our tradition at the pinnacle, marking not just the completion of a climb but a moment of triumph and appreciation for the journey.
San Gabriel Mountains peaks within the Angeles National Forest include
Mount San Antonio, 10,064 ft
Pine Mountain, 9,648 ft
Dawson Peak, 9,575 ft
Mount Harwood, 9,552 ft
Mount Baden-Powell, 9,399 ft Done
Throop Peak, 9,138 ft Done
Mount Burnham, 9,001 ft
Telegraph Peak, 8,985 ft
Cucamonga Peak, 8,859 ft
Ontario Peak, 8,693 ft
Timber Mountain, 8,307 ft Done
Mount Islip, 8,250 ft Done
Waterman Mountain, 8,038 ft Done
Iron Mountain, 8,007 ft
South Mount Hawkins, 7,783 ft
Winston Peak, 7502 ft Done
Mount Gleason, 6,502 ft
Strawberry Peak, 6,164 ft Done
San Gabriel Peak, 6,162 ft Done
Mount Disappointment, 5,960
Vetter Mountain, 5,911 ft
Mount Wilson, 5,710 ft
Mount Lowe, 5,703 ft Done
Smith Mountain, 5,111 ft
Mount Lukens, 5,074 ft Done
Echo Mountain, 3,210 ft Done