Went up the southwest ridge and then down the other ridge to Fourth of July Lake with a group of friends. Great views from the top and interesting old mines on the way up.
No trails, just up from parking lot through burned woods to top. About 1,500 ft straight up. Very quick and easy with great views for a seemingly small mountain (although still higher than many Sawtooth summits visible across the valley).
made a loop of it by going up the south ridge after following the trail from 4th of July Lake up to the pass- this ridge is more scenic than the more direct ascent up the southwest ridge. Lots of burned forest in the area. My 5 year old almost made it to the top before he needed a lift
Three of us made the trek from Fourth of July TH to Blackman Peak and then hiked the ridge up to Patterson. Good views. Easy route to summit both peaks. Reached the peak again in July of 2005 from the trail that heads to Born Lakes from Fourth of July.
Route Climbed: Ant's Basin divide Date Climbed: August 9 2005
Nice mountain to jog up in order to get a nice overview of the White Clouds. The view across the basin to D.O. Lee peak is fantastic. You can't help but look at it and drool over that mountain.