Walked up the road on a very pleasant day. Also climbed Sawtooth and Liebre (drive-up) as well as Tecuya Mountain. There was no snow left on the road - just some puddles. I also saw the LARGE prints on the dirt road that Dundeel mentioned, but thought they might be from a mountain lion.
Parked at the Sawmill Saddle where the summit road gate is. There were a few patches of snow on the road and some parts of the Pine Canyon road were white with frost. Saw LARGE bear tracks in several different places on the hike. Several technicians were at the FAA facility and I talked with them about the hazards around the gear. They said the radiation is not very strong with this type of navigation beacon if you stay at least a 100 feet away. The bigger concern is that someone walking near the antenna can disrupt the outgoing signal and affect the navigation of planes in the area. Because the signal was down for service, they allowed me to wander around inside the fence.
They told me that they would not stand in front of one of the microwave dishes. The beams are very focused.
CA P2k 17/163, P2k #100
I wouldn't consider Burnt the lamest of the four. That distiction should go to Liebre. In addition, you can check out the alien landing beacon at the top.
With Matthew, hiked Liebre, Burnt, Sawtooth, then drove to Frazier Park to climb Tecuya. Zero views on Liebre due to fog, but the weather improved after that. Burnt was by far the lamest of the four that day. Trip Report