Mount Mooney Climber's Log

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T. White

T. White - Jul 20, 2019 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2019

Not really worth it  Sucess!

Drove up the dirt road, but anything other than a real high-clearance vehicle won't make it. Even my Crosstrek had serious trouble - be warned! Some interesting flowers along the indistinct "trail," but deadfall and spiny overgrowth make it hard to follow in parts. Views were totally underwhelming.

johnm

johnm - Jul 19, 2019 6:37 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2019

Via Road and Use Trail   Sucess!

First of three including Salley and Barley Flats. Views were nice for the quick out and back.

T. White

T. White - Jul 20, 2019 9:03 pm

Re: Via Road and Use Trail

I think I saw your footprints...

StartingOver

StartingOver - Jun 6, 2018 9:32 am Date Climbed: Apr 29, 2018

Nice views and flowers  Sucess!

Successfully bagged this peak on my second try, after my first try failed last year when my car got stuck on the little dirt road. (Don't ask about my stupidity in this regard.) The area was still nice and green and the chaparral was in full bloom. Low effort for moderate reward.

Following this peak, I thought my way through the ceanothus to the top of the nearby Devil's Benchmark, which is a peak with greater than 300 feet of prominence, and thus a "real" peak, unlike Mount Mooney.

NavySeabee

NavySeabee - Jun 12, 2017 3:57 pm Date Climbed: Jun 10, 2017

Via Road and Use Trail  Sucess!

Deadfall was annoying and views were decent. Despite the Station Fire devastation, there isn't much poodle-dog bush. Peak 3 of 4 including Josephine, Vetter & Barley Flats.

socalpeakbagger

socalpeakbagger - Jul 5, 2016 5:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2016

Still scarred up, not too impressed   Sucess!

Took the dirt road to the use trail up to the top of the hill. Area is still scarred up from the fires, lots of burnt fallen trees litter this hill. The summit isn't very prominent so the view isn't that great. Not sure how this made the Sierra 100 peaks list...anyway watch out for new growth when heading up to summit, I noticed lots of young pine saplings.

orbitor

orbitor - Aug 14, 2013 7:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2013

From Charlton Flat via Service Road  Sucess!

One of the most unimpressive summits I can remember. Devastation from Station Fire and overgrown vegetation all around. Hardest part was driving the car to within a half mile of the summit. Also trying to figure out where the highpoint actually is. Views are ok to the west, where Wilson and friends are clearly visible. Otherwise, Mooney is nothing more than a sad little bump.

dgrutherford

dgrutherford - Dec 12, 2011 12:12 am Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011

Via Charlton Flats  Sucess!

Went up the dirt road across from charlton flats

cab

cab - Aug 28, 2011 10:36 am Date Climbed: Aug 27, 2011

Road  Sucess!

HOT day of peakbagging including Twin Peaks, Akawie, Winston Peak, Winston Ridge, Mt. Mooney, & Mt. Sally. Sad to see all the devastation from the Station Fire.

Bob Burd

Bob Burd - Jan 4, 2011 10:50 pm Date Climbed: Dec 10, 2008

HPS peakbagging  Sucess!

One of nine HPS peaks on the day. Trip Report

WRGruener

WRGruener - Sep 30, 2010 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2000

Just for a Picnic  Sucess!

Another Peak and a failing memory.

SierraCJ

SierraCJ - Apr 20, 2009 10:40 am Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009

With My Awesome Son  Sucess!

Williamson first then Akawie, Winston Peak, Mount Mooney and Mount Sally. Jeep road to Mooney and summit uneventful.

gaudzdice51

gaudzdice51 - Apr 18, 2009 11:16 pm Date Climbed: Apr 18, 2009

With my Dad  Sucess!

Tagged Mt. Williamson first, then Mt. Akawie, Winston Peak, Mt. Mooney, and finally Mt Sally.

mdougherty

mdougherty - Nov 27, 2008 9:56 pm Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2008

Up the ridge, down the road  Sucess!

Part of a Thansgiving Day leg-stretcher.

mlarkin2002 - Nov 6, 2008 1:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2008

From dirt road  Sucess!

Thrashed around in the brush looking for the HP. Followed some old animal trail down the north ridge (or is that the HPS use trail?). Didn't think this one was too great.

bechtt

bechtt - Oct 19, 2008 7:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008

An addendum  Sucess!

After Williamson and Goodykoontz. With Coco the Dog. On to Mt Vetter.

David Rosenberg - Oct 7, 2008 12:56 am Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2008

A Small Bump  Sucess!

Did it with my 11 year old son as part of a three peak day.

theronmoon

theronmoon - May 16, 2008 2:15 am Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2004

Road  Sucess!

First Sally, then Mooney,then grand ole Williamson.

Augie Medina

Augie Medina - May 15, 2008 11:04 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2008

Up the Road  Sucess!

Went up the road and tried the ridge down. Nice little forest of Coulter pines around Mooney.

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