It was awesome the time I went with a buddy up to the top of this peak at night. The view of the lights of the valley is incredible. The LA basin looks amazing at night, its easy to forget what a *!#%hole it really is down there.
gaudzdice51 - Mar 8, 2009 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
San Gab & Dis
Hiked with my Mom and my cousin Justine. Great views from atop of San Gabriel Peak. 3/4 of the hike was in snow, to make it even more exciting!
SierraCJ - Feb 2, 2009 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
San Gab..
Nice trail starting just passed Red Box. Fun hike with sweet views from the top. Did Disappointment on the way back.
kavak - Jan 19, 2009 10:01 am Date Climbed: May 18, 1975
From Eaton Saddle
One of five peaks in the area I hiked with my brother-in-law. These were the first of many peaks we climbed together.
atavist - Jan 12, 2009 12:57 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2009
5 islands a sunset and moonrise
Due to some warm Santa Anas and clear skies, I could clearly see 5 Channel Islands (including Catalina). Could also see San Clemente, Santa Barbara, San Nicolas, and Santa Cruz. Anacapa must have been visible as well but not easy to distinguish from Santa Cruz. It was nearly a full moon, so just after the sunset I watched the moon rise. Definitely didn't need a flashlight on the way down.
bechtt - Dec 21, 2008 10:22 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2008
Via Echo Mtn trail
Hiked this one from the Sam Merrill trail head on Lake Ave. Started hitting snow at about 4000' and it got serious at Markum saddle. Lots of daylight burned by breaking trail through upwards of 2' snow drifts to the top of San Gabriel. Did Disappointment and Lowe before descending down by sunset.
Ze - Oct 20, 2008 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2008
in April
part of combo with Mt Lowe & Mt Markham from Redbox
bricewilson - Oct 18, 2008 7:15 am Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2004
from Mt. Wilson Road
Cool tunnel.
GlennG - Jul 20, 2008 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2006
Walked up San Gabriel Peak and Mt. Disappointment with my wife and both kids (9 and 8 years old) by new San Gabriel Peak trail. Returned to Red Box via Fireroad.
Once from Eaton Saddle and once from Disappointment trailhead combined with the rest of the peaks in the area.
mgeo - Mar 25, 2007 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
snow at the top
My wife and I (with our dog - badger) hit Mt. Lowe, San Gabriel Peak and Mt. Dissappointment today. Great hike from Eaton Saddle. The upper slopes were snow covered still, but you could hike with a light jacket. There were a couple of sketchy sections along the trail were the snow was really compacted and icy. Trekking poles helped. Great views...Baldy was all snowy.
Smith93 - Jan 30, 2007 10:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 27, 2007
Cloudy, cold and wet
Hiked to the top after we did Mt. Markham and it was cloudy, cold and it was trying to rain. Fun hike though and it was nice to get out there and do some peaks I've never done before.
Travis_ - Dec 4, 2006 1:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2006
San Gabriel with my Daughter
Hit Disapointment and San Gabriel today, with my daugter on my back. We both signned the log in zip lock bags (won't survive the winter well). The best view I had ever seen, you could see the ocean clearly, Catalina and the other islands as well. Amazing.
mcphersonm80 - Aug 8, 2011 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2011
Prominent Front Range PeakExcellent views of surrounding peaks and basin. Cleared the trail of huge amounts of Poodle Dog Bush, peak 1 of 3 for the day.
klotito - Jul 7, 2011 10:11 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2011
4 peaks from Millard Canyon4 peak day up from Millard Canyon: Mt. Lowe, Mt. Markham, Mt. Disappointment, and San Gabriel Peak. Recently opened after the Station Fire.
labgloves - Jun 11, 2011 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2011
From near red boxWith a good friend to celebrate his graduation.
wyopeakMike - Dec 12, 2009 1:54 pm
great night hikeIt was awesome the time I went with a buddy up to the top of this peak at night. The view of the lights of the valley is incredible. The LA basin looks amazing at night, its easy to forget what a *!#%hole it really is down there.
gaudzdice51 - Mar 8, 2009 2:59 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
San Gab & DisHiked with my Mom and my cousin Justine. Great views from atop of San Gabriel Peak. 3/4 of the hike was in snow, to make it even more exciting!
SierraCJ - Feb 2, 2009 12:18 am Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
San Gab..Nice trail starting just passed Red Box. Fun hike with sweet views from the top. Did Disappointment on the way back.
kavak - Jan 19, 2009 10:01 am Date Climbed: May 18, 1975
From Eaton SaddleOne of five peaks in the area I hiked with my brother-in-law. These were the first of many peaks we climbed together.
atavist - Jan 12, 2009 12:57 am Date Climbed: Jan 11, 2009
5 islands a sunset and moonriseDue to some warm Santa Anas and clear skies, I could clearly see 5 Channel Islands (including Catalina). Could also see San Clemente, Santa Barbara, San Nicolas, and Santa Cruz. Anacapa must have been visible as well but not easy to distinguish from Santa Cruz. It was nearly a full moon, so just after the sunset I watched the moon rise. Definitely didn't need a flashlight on the way down.
bechtt - Dec 21, 2008 10:22 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 2008
Via Echo Mtn trailHiked this one from the Sam Merrill trail head on Lake Ave. Started hitting snow at about 4000' and it got serious at Markum saddle. Lots of daylight burned by breaking trail through upwards of 2' snow drifts to the top of San Gabriel. Did Disappointment and Lowe before descending down by sunset.
Ze - Oct 20, 2008 10:33 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2008
in Aprilpart of combo with Mt Lowe & Mt Markham from Redbox
bricewilson - Oct 18, 2008 7:15 am Date Climbed: Nov 27, 2004
from Mt. Wilson RoadCool tunnel.
GlennG - Jul 20, 2008 3:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2006
HPSing aroundDon't remember too much about this one..
mdougherty - Apr 22, 2008 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 2, 2006
Nice viewThis was one of my first hikes after moving to LA.
SoCalHiker - Sep 26, 2007 1:21 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2007
Great HikeWalked up San Gabriel Peak and Mt. Disappointment with my wife and both kids (9 and 8 years old) by new San Gabriel Peak trail. Returned to Red Box via Fireroad.
135driver - Jun 7, 2007 8:12 pm
Good Day Sir!!!Climbed this one first, then dissapointment, then went over and did lowe. That's it. Great peak, great view.
Vic Hanson - Apr 2, 2007 2:26 am
Not DisappointedHave hiked up about 3 times, along with Disappointment and Markham, starting from Millard Canyon or the Sam Merrill Trail.
David Rosenberg - Mar 28, 2007 5:41 am
2 TimesOnce from Eaton Saddle and once from Disappointment trailhead combined with the rest of the peaks in the area.
mgeo - Mar 25, 2007 7:47 pm Date Climbed: Mar 3, 2007
snow at the topMy wife and I (with our dog - badger) hit Mt. Lowe, San Gabriel Peak and Mt. Dissappointment today. Great hike from Eaton Saddle. The upper slopes were snow covered still, but you could hike with a light jacket. There were a couple of sketchy sections along the trail were the snow was really compacted and icy. Trekking poles helped. Great views...Baldy was all snowy.
Smith93 - Jan 30, 2007 10:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 27, 2007
Cloudy, cold and wetHiked to the top after we did Mt. Markham and it was cloudy, cold and it was trying to rain. Fun hike though and it was nice to get out there and do some peaks I've never done before.
Travis_ - Dec 4, 2006 1:04 am Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2006
San Gabriel with my DaughterHit Disapointment and San Gabriel today, with my daugter on my back. We both signned the log in zip lock bags (won't survive the winter well). The best view I had ever seen, you could see the ocean clearly, Catalina and the other islands as well. Amazing.
My 25th HPS Peak.