For this weeks Show Us Your California contest by @thesocalhive I make the climb to the summit of...
White Mountain!!
After our trip to Mt. Tom and Basin Mtn. my mom, her friend Ann, and I, headed up into the White mountains to climb to the top of White Mountain peak! The third highest peak in California at 14,252' tall! To get to the trailhead it was a really long drive up a dirt road, but the views were awesome. We drove up and up eventually getting above the Bristlecone pines and into the barren high altitude "moonscape" as we arrived at the 11,680' high trailhead. We setup our camp, did a short evening hike, and then headed to bed early so we could get an early start in the morning.
Camping at the trailhead
Evening views from near camp
We got up at first light and hit the trail shortly after sun up. We climbed the first two miles up to the Barcroft research station, where they study the effects of altitude on physiology. From there we continued up and over the east ridge of Mt. Barcroft, dropped down through a large valley and then climbed again up and over another ridge before starting the final climb up to the summit. The seven mile long trail was fairly easy, but the sun exposure and thin air added a bit to the difficulty. And since it was a weekend, there were quite a few people on the trail, but we were moving quick and I was able to pass them all and arrive first on the summit. I took some pictures, checked out the summit hut, and then found a spot to sit and relax and enjoy the huge views while all the other hikers arrived.
Hiking through the Barcroft research station
Climbing up above the research station
Looking across the valley to White Mountain peak
Starting the final climb up to the summit
Views from the summit
Views from the summit
Selfie with the summit hut
The summit hut
After enjoying the views and having a few snacks we started making our way down. I was moving quickly and there was still plenty of daylight left so when I got back to the east ridge of Mt. Barcroft I decided to make the short detour up the ridge to the 13,040' summit. I signed the peak register and enjoyed the views for a bit and then headed down the south side meeting back with the trail below the research station. From there it was only a mile or so back to the trailhead where we spent one more night before heading home.
Selfie on the way down
The top of Mt. Barcroft
Arriving back at the trailhead
Map (click to enlarge)
Until next time...
I hope you have enjoyed this glimpse into
My California!!
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Awesome hike! That summit hit is cool... it would be epic to have that as your cabin getaway!
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