technicolorNH - Oct 21, 2020 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2020
access permitted
Due to COVID and road construction (looks like they are replacing the guard rails) I was almost not allowed to hike the road up. The Smithsonian guy let me slide but be aware that until things go back to normal even hiking up from Madera Canyon might not be permitted. He said the road up is gated and has ‘no trespassing’ signs so be aware. I marked the herd path junction with the actual trail that runs west from Jack Peak along the ridge. It was a good herd path and the total time was 2 hours and fifty minutes to the summit area from Madera Canyon.
mstender - May 21, 2018 8:50 am Date Climbed: May 21, 2018
Loop hike
We hiked up Carrie Nation and Agua Caliente trails and then the connector tail to the road following surgent's route on the ascent. For the descent, we found a use trail to Agua Caliente Saddle and then we took Agua Caliente, Vault Mine and Carrie Nation trails back to Madera Canyon TH. Views from the top were great though a bit hazy in the distance. We couldn't find the pop machine!
Sarah Simon - Nov 18, 2012 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
Carrie Nation Trail - Madera Canyon
Beautiful fall day for this hike. The lower reaches of the trail were lovely, with lingering fall colors. We enjoyed the lizards that inhabit the SE facing walls on the upper part of the route - they were everywhere! The observatory structures are amazing, and the views from the top absolutely stunning. What a great day. Scott, thanks for the dynamite route map!
Long on my to-do list, took advantage of first barely-cool weekend in months to hike this peak. Views from up top are beautiful. Have a dollar for a cold coke.
technicolorNH - Oct 21, 2020 11:11 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2020
access permittedDue to COVID and road construction (looks like they are replacing the guard rails) I was almost not allowed to hike the road up. The Smithsonian guy let me slide but be aware that until things go back to normal even hiking up from Madera Canyon might not be permitted. He said the road up is gated and has ‘no trespassing’ signs so be aware. I marked the herd path junction with the actual trail that runs west from Jack Peak along the ridge. It was a good herd path and the total time was 2 hours and fifty minutes to the summit area from Madera Canyon.
mstender - May 21, 2018 8:50 am Date Climbed: May 21, 2018
Loop hikeWe hiked up Carrie Nation and Agua Caliente trails and then the connector tail to the road following surgent's route on the ascent. For the descent, we found a use trail to Agua Caliente Saddle and then we took Agua Caliente, Vault Mine and Carrie Nation trails back to Madera Canyon TH. Views from the top were great though a bit hazy in the distance. We couldn't find the pop machine!
Sarah Simon - Nov 18, 2012 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2012
Carrie Nation Trail - Madera CanyonBeautiful fall day for this hike. The lower reaches of the trail were lovely, with lingering fall colors. We enjoyed the lizards that inhabit the SE facing walls on the upper part of the route - they were everywhere! The observatory structures are amazing, and the views from the top absolutely stunning. What a great day. Scott, thanks for the dynamite route map!
surgent - Sep 14, 2011 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2011
WIndy but pleasant dayLong on my to-do list, took advantage of first barely-cool weekend in months to hike this peak. Views from up top are beautiful. Have a dollar for a cold coke.