Bob Burd - Jan 22, 2009 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 8, 2008
Islip Saddle Roundup
An eight peak day around Islip Saddle, cold in the morning but quite fine during the day. Trip Report
bechtt - Dec 14, 2008 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2008
The long south ridge
Decided to experience Mt Islip's long south ridge. Abandoned trail, brush filled gully, and fire break all part of the day. Decided that Smith Mtn was far enough south. Returned via SR39 to Islip Saddle.
MelbaToast - Aug 10, 2008 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
Crowded
There was a whole tour bus full of people at the summit. Oh well, they were on their way down as we got there and we ended up taking the steep little trail to the road from Windy Gap so we didn't have to share the trail much after all. Amazing views - it was a beautiful day and you could see for many, many miles.
tarol - Jun 16, 2008 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2008
Nice hike
Hiked from Islip Saddle up to Little Jimmy Campground then to Windy Gap. From Windy Gap a sign says it's 0.9 miles to the top of Mt. Islip. About a third of a mile up the trail another sign says it's 1.2 miles... hmmmm... so they add up miles around here rather than subtracting them, lol I made it within 0.2 miles or so of the summit then decided to turn around to return to my friend whom I'd left at Windy Gap. Great views and I love the wildflowers and huge Jeffrey Pine and Incense Cedars along the way. Didn't enjoy the gnats, though. Note to self: bring a head net next time!
Update: I finally returned to finish this summit... this time with my 3-year-old son! Photos here
johnm - May 26, 2008 7:23 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2008
From Islip Saddle
6 inches of fresh snow made this a fun day. Lots of heavy fog at the start with a cloud break at about 8,000 feet. Views of the clouds were Phenomenal. Followed the Northwest Ridge back and then dropped back down to the saddle.
Fred Bagni - Jan 22, 2008 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2008
From Islip Saddle...
Nice hike. All snow and some ice. Stayed on the trail for a bit and then took one of the direct chutes on the north side and kicked steps to the summit. Lots of ice on the north side. Lots of powder on the descent.
lots of times before Hwy 2 was closed from the east. Nice little hike
mlarkin2002 - Dec 12, 2007 1:29 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2005
Loop Trip
Had to park about 4mi W of Islip Saddle. Picked up some minor peaks along the road on the way to Islip. Last big hurrah of 2005.
NavySeabee - Dec 10, 2007 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2003
From Islip Saddle
Fun little hike for those with only a little time on their hands.
bechtt - Dec 9, 2007 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2007
From Windy Gap
Hiked during the Hawkins hike-o-rama.
Augie Medina - Dec 3, 2007 1:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
From Dawson Saddle
Did Mt. Islip as part of a 6-peak loop including Mt. Lewis, Mt. Hawkins, Middle Hawkins, and Throop Peak. We hiked from Islip Saddle to Dawson Saddle to begin the loop and returned to Islip Saddle.
Travis_ - Dec 3, 2007 11:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2007
beautiful hike with Copter Ridge
Climbed Islip on the way back from Copter Ridge. Took the northwest ridge back directly to Islip saddle. Here are my GPS tracks and google map.
AlaskaIsCold - May 30, 2009 10:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2007
Sunny and WarmIt was good and clear when I went with my friends up here.
SierraCJ - Mar 6, 2009 4:46 pm
5UGNST1Nice hike from Islip Saddle. Views north abound.
Bob Burd - Jan 22, 2009 6:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 8, 2008
Islip Saddle RoundupAn eight peak day around Islip Saddle, cold in the morning but quite fine during the day. Trip Report
bechtt - Dec 14, 2008 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2008
The long south ridgeDecided to experience Mt Islip's long south ridge. Abandoned trail, brush filled gully, and fire break all part of the day. Decided that Smith Mtn was far enough south. Returned via SR39 to Islip Saddle.
MelbaToast - Aug 10, 2008 9:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2008
CrowdedThere was a whole tour bus full of people at the summit. Oh well, they were on their way down as we got there and we ended up taking the steep little trail to the road from Windy Gap so we didn't have to share the trail much after all. Amazing views - it was a beautiful day and you could see for many, many miles.
tarol - Jun 16, 2008 10:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2008
Nice hikeHiked from Islip Saddle up to Little Jimmy Campground then to Windy Gap. From Windy Gap a sign says it's 0.9 miles to the top of Mt. Islip. About a third of a mile up the trail another sign says it's 1.2 miles... hmmmm... so they add up miles around here rather than subtracting them, lol I made it within 0.2 miles or so of the summit then decided to turn around to return to my friend whom I'd left at Windy Gap. Great views and I love the wildflowers and huge Jeffrey Pine and Incense Cedars along the way. Didn't enjoy the gnats, though. Note to self: bring a head net next time!
Update: I finally returned to finish this summit... this time with my 3-year-old son! Photos here
johnm - May 26, 2008 7:23 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2008
From Islip Saddle6 inches of fresh snow made this a fun day. Lots of heavy fog at the start with a cloud break at about 8,000 feet. Views of the clouds were Phenomenal. Followed the Northwest Ridge back and then dropped back down to the saddle.
Fred Bagni - Jan 22, 2008 1:15 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2008
From Islip Saddle...Nice hike. All snow and some ice. Stayed on the trail for a bit and then took one of the direct chutes on the north side and kicked steps to the summit. Lots of ice on the north side. Lots of powder on the descent.
tonyo - Dec 16, 2007 10:04 am
from Islip Saddlelots of times before Hwy 2 was closed from the east. Nice little hike
mlarkin2002 - Dec 12, 2007 1:29 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2005
Loop TripHad to park about 4mi W of Islip Saddle. Picked up some minor peaks along the road on the way to Islip. Last big hurrah of 2005.
NavySeabee - Dec 10, 2007 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2003
From Islip SaddleFun little hike for those with only a little time on their hands.
bechtt - Dec 9, 2007 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2007
From Windy GapHiked during the Hawkins hike-o-rama.
Augie Medina - Dec 3, 2007 1:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
From Dawson SaddleDid Mt. Islip as part of a 6-peak loop including Mt. Lewis, Mt. Hawkins, Middle Hawkins, and Throop Peak. We hiked from Islip Saddle to Dawson Saddle to begin the loop and returned to Islip Saddle.
Travis_ - Dec 3, 2007 11:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2007
beautiful hike with Copter RidgeClimbed Islip on the way back from Copter Ridge. Took the northwest ridge back directly to Islip saddle. Here are my GPS tracks and google map.