Route Climbed: eastern route Date Climbed: late 1970's
Solo climb when I was round 16yrs. I remember it as pretty solitary (probably went mid-week), and not too difficult. Remember peering down the west face!
The recent rains have ripped up the trail in spots, making it a much more enjoyable and interesting hike. I summited at 9:50 a.m. Getting a little chilly up there.
It was a gorgeous day after a big rainstorm and the creek was flowing nicely. It was a great hike and I like the scrambling sections. I love "scrambled legs". Thanks, Robbie!
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Circa 1965
The main thing I remember climbing this peak is how hot it was and I ran out of water. I had to push my tee shirt through the water screen atop a water tank along the ridge. I then squeezed my wet tee shirt wringing as much salty and dirty water into my parched throat. I don't know how I didn't get sick from the stagnant water since a ranger told me even rats fall through the screen guard! Yuk!
Completed a loop starting on Josephine Fire Road and ran up to the west Strawberry saddle trail. I hiked the trail until I was on the west side of the main ridge, then cut up onto the main west ridge trail. I hiked up to the summit after taking a brief wrong turn that led me into class 4 territory. Back on the class 3 route, I enjoyed climbing to the summit. It was much like a jungle gym-just enjoying doing some simple climbing on the big chunky rocks. Lots of fun. Came down the east ridge and rode my bike from Red Box (where I left it) to Josephine Road.
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: 10/17/2000
I climbed up the trail from just up 2 from Red Box. I ran on the trail to the saddle between Mt. Lawlor and Strawberry Pk. I climbed the east Strawberry Ridge to the summit without any trouble. Great day, wonderful views.
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Several Times
I've summited this mountain about 20 times. I've done it in deep snow, blazing hot sun, and in the early morning darkness and it's always been fun.Only the West Ridge is worth doing. The east side route is too flat and boring. Also, I'm in the process of establishing a new route. I'll post the info when I finish it.
Route Climbed: Colby Canyon to West Ridge Date Climbed: April 20, 2003
Nice day for a quick hike. You begin at the Colby Canyon trailhead. After a few miles, you'll reach Josephine Saddle. Turn right (east) at the saddle and follow the west ridge of Strawberry Peak. Just before the summit you'll need to surmount an 80-foot section of class 3 rock (this is the highlight of the climb). You can descend the same way you came up or go down the trail to Red Box.
ChuckO - Nov 5, 2004 7:23 pm
Route Climbed: eastern route Date Climbed: late 1970'sSolo climb when I was round 16yrs. I remember it as pretty solitary (probably went mid-week), and not too difficult. Remember peering down the west face!
thebutler - Oct 25, 2004 12:54 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 10/24/04The recent rains have ripped up the trail in spots, making it a much more enjoyable and interesting hike. I summited at 9:50 a.m. Getting a little chilly up there.
MelbaToast - Oct 24, 2004 3:25 pm
Route Climbed: West RIdge Date Climbed: 10/23/04It was a gorgeous day after a big rainstorm and the creek was flowing nicely. It was a great hike and I like the scrambling sections. I love "scrambled legs". Thanks, Robbie!
rusty6 - Sep 25, 2004 1:36 am
Route Climbed: Colby Canyon/ West Ridge Date Climbed: September 18, 2004Damn it was cloudy, climbed that last 1/4 mile with about 15 feet visibilty. Oh well, it just made the climb that much more memorable.
tahoeberne - Aug 13, 2004 11:47 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Circa 1965The main thing I remember climbing this peak is how hot it was and I ran out of water. I had to push my tee shirt through the water screen atop a water tank along the ridge. I then squeezed my wet tee shirt wringing as much salty and dirty water into my parched throat. I don't know how I didn't get sick from the stagnant water since a ranger told me even rats fall through the screen guard! Yuk!
agorokhov - Aug 2, 2004 2:37 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge/Colby canyon Date Climbed: 2002RobertCharlesAltman - Jun 22, 2004 12:45 am
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: 2/3/2003Completed a loop starting on Josephine Fire Road and ran up to the west Strawberry saddle trail. I hiked the trail until I was on the west side of the main ridge, then cut up onto the main west ridge trail. I hiked up to the summit after taking a brief wrong turn that led me into class 4 territory. Back on the class 3 route, I enjoyed climbing to the summit. It was much like a jungle gym-just enjoying doing some simple climbing on the big chunky rocks. Lots of fun. Came down the east ridge and rode my bike from Red Box (where I left it) to Josephine Road.
RobertCharlesAltman - Jun 22, 2004 12:42 am
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: 10/17/2000I climbed up the trail from just up 2 from Red Box. I ran on the trail to the saddle between Mt. Lawlor and Strawberry Pk. I climbed the east Strawberry Ridge to the summit without any trouble. Great day, wonderful views.
thebutler - Jun 4, 2004 2:00 pm
Route Climbed: West Ridge Date Climbed: Several TimesI've summited this mountain about 20 times. I've done it in deep snow, blazing hot sun, and in the early morning darkness and it's always been fun.Only the West Ridge is worth doing. The east side route is too flat and boring. Also, I'm in the process of establishing a new route. I'll post the info when I finish it.
Scott M. - Feb 19, 2004 5:21 pm
Route Climbed: Red Box Date Climbed: May 20, 1981This is a really fun peak with the little Class 2/3 section near the top. I've done it several times since.
Rob - Jan 18, 2004 4:07 am
Yes...been up there many times.
kdonaldson - Sep 28, 2003 10:17 am
Route Climbed: via Colby Canyon Date Climbed: Dec 2001Fun section of class 2/3 rock.
forjan - Aug 13, 2003 8:10 pm
Route Climbed: Colby Canyon to West Ridge Date Climbed: April 20, 2003Nice day for a quick hike. You begin at the Colby Canyon trailhead. After a few miles, you'll reach Josephine Saddle. Turn right (east) at the saddle and follow the west ridge of Strawberry Peak. Just before the summit you'll need to surmount an 80-foot section of class 3 rock (this is the highlight of the climb). You can descend the same way you came up or go down the trail to Red Box.
43moon - Aug 10, 2003 11:27 pm
Route Climbed: Red Box Date Climbed: January 20, 2001This was my first hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. I made it to the summit.