StartingOver - Dec 20, 2016 2:02 pm Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2016
Hiked via Cedar Springs Trail and PCT
Hiked on a cold December day. There was a little less than an inch of snow on the way up, most of which had melted by the time I headed down. The chapparal was covered with rime. That plus the snow-covered cactus made for a bit of a surreal assent. The views were as a beautiful as advertised.
iditarod81 - Apr 14, 2014 10:39 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Beautiful views!
Awesome views of the desert divide into the Coachella valley along the PCT and from the summit. Great time of year to be up there.
orbitor - Jan 30, 2013 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Dec 8, 2012
From PCT
After the disappointment of Palm View Peak, we looked forward to Pyramid and it delivered. Nice steep but short cross-country section from the PCT up the north side to the top, where expansive views in 3 directions greeted us. Best was looking down into Garner Valley and Thomas Mountain behind it. Summit was rocky, but felt solid.
cab - Dec 12, 2011 10:16 am Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2011
Cedar Springs Trail
Up the north ridge (kinda brushy starting halfway up) from the PCT and down the southeast back to the PCT. Continued on to Pine and Lion for an easy day. Nice views from the top
Bob Burd - May 28, 2009 1:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009
3 day HPS sweep with Bob Burd. Peak #8 of 18 -- third one of the day.
NavySeabee - Mar 26, 2008 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2008
5 HPS Day
First peak of the day along the Desert Divide. Was 28 degrees at my car when I left. BRRR! Took a game trail from the NE shoulder to shave some miles. Great views all around, but mostly of Pine Mtn and Lion Peak.
Dave Daly - Dec 13, 2007 2:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 8, 2007
Hipity Hop Thru The Fog!
No mystery shrouded summit here, except for the sudden cloud cover we experienced on our way back from Pine Mountain. Deb and I had an "adventurous" time pretending we were rats in a maze as we made our way through loads of manaznita. Fun times....as always! ;)
Deb - Dec 13, 2007 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2007
Post-holio!
Another blissful solo trip on the Desert Divide; almost needed snowshoes for this one! Had the pleasure of breaking trail on the PCT to the tune of 18" of popcorn snow, bright sunshine, and no wind. I must thank the deer for keeping me on trail, they are more acquainted with the snow-covered PCT that I am.
8 Apr 07 Easter - Davey and I enjoyed some interesting weather to climb Pine Mtn and Pyramid; low clouds really obscured the scenery by the time we reached Pyramid. :(
StartingOver - Dec 20, 2016 2:02 pm Date Climbed: Dec 17, 2016
Hiked via Cedar Springs Trail and PCTHiked on a cold December day. There was a little less than an inch of snow on the way up, most of which had melted by the time I headed down. The chapparal was covered with rime. That plus the snow-covered cactus made for a bit of a surreal assent. The views were as a beautiful as advertised.
iditarod81 - Apr 14, 2014 10:39 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Beautiful views!Awesome views of the desert divide into the Coachella valley along the PCT and from the summit. Great time of year to be up there.
orbitor - Jan 30, 2013 7:28 pm Date Climbed: Dec 8, 2012
From PCTAfter the disappointment of Palm View Peak, we looked forward to Pyramid and it delivered. Nice steep but short cross-country section from the PCT up the north side to the top, where expansive views in 3 directions greeted us. Best was looking down into Garner Valley and Thomas Mountain behind it. Summit was rocky, but felt solid.
cab - Dec 12, 2011 10:16 am Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2011
Cedar Springs TrailUp the north ridge (kinda brushy starting halfway up) from the PCT and down the southeast back to the PCT. Continued on to Pine and Lion for an easy day. Nice views from the top
Bob Burd - May 28, 2009 1:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009
From the PCTWith Tom Becht, below. Trip Report
bechtt - Apr 20, 2009 2:12 pm Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009
Desert Divide South3 day HPS sweep with Bob Burd. Peak #8 of 18 -- third one of the day.
NavySeabee - Mar 26, 2008 12:50 pm Date Climbed: Mar 25, 2008
5 HPS DayFirst peak of the day along the Desert Divide. Was 28 degrees at my car when I left. BRRR! Took a game trail from the NE shoulder to shave some miles. Great views all around, but mostly of Pine Mtn and Lion Peak.
Dave Daly - Dec 13, 2007 2:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 8, 2007
Hipity Hop Thru The Fog!No mystery shrouded summit here, except for the sudden cloud cover we experienced on our way back from Pine Mountain. Deb and I had an "adventurous" time pretending we were rats in a maze as we made our way through loads of manaznita. Fun times....as always! ;)
Deb - Dec 13, 2007 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2007
Post-holio!Another blissful solo trip on the Desert Divide; almost needed snowshoes for this one! Had the pleasure of breaking trail on the PCT to the tune of 18" of popcorn snow, bright sunshine, and no wind. I must thank the deer for keeping me on trail, they are more acquainted with the snow-covered PCT that I am.
8 Apr 07 Easter - Davey and I enjoyed some interesting weather to climb Pine Mtn and Pyramid; low clouds really obscured the scenery by the time we reached Pyramid. :(