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| fedak | Fence Line  Date Climbed: Dec 31, 2008 | |
| 2x on South Chalone, still nothing redeeming about this peak http://www.fedak.net/albums/ChalonePeaks2008.html | |
| Posted Jan 13, 2009 4:06 pm | ||
| vancouver islander | For Peak Baggers only Date Climbed: May 1, 2008 | |
| S Chalone was the only trail in the Gabilan Pinnacles that I hadn't done to date, so I set aside a day to tick it off during my latest trip south of the border. The "unmaintained" trail is, in fact, perfectly fine and there's now even a trail marker at the point just past the second gate where it takes off. It took me about an hour from there to a rock outcropping right about where the trail begins to descend to the south that provided some views, including one to the north which showed I wasn't on the highest point. It was the best place for lunch, however. Thereafter I walked back down the trail to a point from where I reckoned would be a good place to head up to the high point and, lo and behold, there was a cairn marking the spot. Thereafter it was just five minutes to the summit cairn in its "nest" of chaparral. No views from there but not bad 10 metres north through light bush. Any hike in the Pinnacles is enjoyable and S Chalone was no exception. | |
| Posted May 9, 2008 4:36 pm | ||
| Fredd C Dobbs | Unmaintained Trail Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2008 | |
| Came up from Bear Gulch area. The unmaintained portion of the trail was in better shape than I thought it might be. This is the only portion of the Pinnacles I hadn't been to. I don't think I'll go back to this peak again. | |
| Posted Mar 3, 2008 10:30 pm | ||
| lakenyon | from North Chalone Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2005 | |
| A pleasant stroll, but it's true: this is for peakbaggers or those who require extra mileage. The main section of the Pinnacles is more scenic. | |
| Posted May 14, 2006 9:53 pm | ||
| jakefrisbee | Unmaintained Trail Date Climbed: Mar 18, 2006 | |
| I agree with the other posts, South Chalone is for peakbaggers. The trail is well-cut through the brush, but the trail is not level. We did a lot of slight sidehilling. Lots of animal feces on the trail, watch your step! Definitely a good one to get away from people. I wonder where the trail continues on to?? | |
| Posted Mar 21, 2006 2:49 pm | ||
| blmcclain | Route Climbed: Class 2 fence route Date Climbed: July 11th, 2004 | |
| I agree with fedak that this peak is only for peakbaggers (which I find myself becoming -help!). I was unable to find the trailhead for the South Chalone Peak trail (stupidity on my part) so I bushwacked down the southwest face of the north peak until I ran across it. Actually, for not being maintained this trail was in excellent shape. Probably because the heat keeps anything from growing! Once in the saddle I decided to follow the fence up to the summit. It seemed to be the most direct route and I was unsure about where the main trail would lead (TOPO showed that the main trail does not go to the summit). I followed the fence to the south side of the peak to enjoy the views and then back to find the true summit. Had to bushwack a bit, but ended up finding it. I'll post coordinates and a TOPO in a route that I'll add to the main page. | |
| Posted Jul 12, 2004 6:02 pm | ||
| fedak | Route Climbed: From North Chalone Date Climbed: 3-Jan-2003 | |
| Not sure this one was worth the effort. There's almost no view from the summit unless you follow the fence all the way around to the south. Pics here | |
| Posted Jan 15, 2004 1:49 am | ||
| Bob Burd | Route Climbed: From North Chalone Date Climbed: Spring, 1994 | |
| Starting from the West Entrance, had a nice jog/hike up to both Chalone Peaks. The views from South Chalone are mostly obstructed by chapparal, and it's mostly of interest to peakbaggers it would seem. | |
| Posted Oct 13, 2003 10:45 am | ||
| rgreene | Route Climbed: Extension to the Chalone Peak Trail Date Climbed: 12 October 2003 | |
| A nice (hot) exploration of the two high points of South Chalone... | |
| Posted Oct 13, 2003 12:26 am | ||
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