runbyu1 - Jan 14, 2021 11:21 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2020
Run up to end the year - 1 hour round trip
Hawes trail system gets you to the saddle, and it's a short, steep social trail from there. Took some time to explore all the sub peaks as well. Good stuff.
Tonka - Nov 27, 2017 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2017
Quick little hike
The girlfriend's parents winter in Mesa so we're always looking for something in the area. This along with EJ get you away from any crowds and offer up some exercise before the pool on a down day. Both routes are straight forward but may take a little poking around on braided, sandy roads for the user trail.
surgent - Feb 25, 2017 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Jan 24, 2016
Wish I knew about the trail
I barged up the sandy east slopes from the saddle, which worked but was loose. Found the path which I followed down. Nice hike, nice views from the top.
hgrapid - Feb 25, 2017 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 25, 2017
All alone
I hiked Usery Pass Benchmark all alone. There was nobody else around. I was relieved to find a good summit trail.
runbyu1 - Jan 14, 2021 11:21 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2020
Run up to end the year - 1 hour round tripHawes trail system gets you to the saddle, and it's a short, steep social trail from there. Took some time to explore all the sub peaks as well. Good stuff.
Tonka - Nov 27, 2017 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2017
Quick little hikeThe girlfriend's parents winter in Mesa so we're always looking for something in the area. This along with EJ get you away from any crowds and offer up some exercise before the pool on a down day. Both routes are straight forward but may take a little poking around on braided, sandy roads for the user trail.
surgent - Feb 25, 2017 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Jan 24, 2016
Wish I knew about the trailI barged up the sandy east slopes from the saddle, which worked but was loose. Found the path which I followed down. Nice hike, nice views from the top.
hgrapid - Feb 25, 2017 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 25, 2017
All aloneI hiked Usery Pass Benchmark all alone. There was nobody else around. I was relieved to find a good summit trail.