kngalaric - Aug 9, 2006 4:03 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2006
Always a little hazy
Second time summitting, and the view is definitely better in winter.
dcurless - Jun 29, 2006 6:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2005
Mahogany Flats Trail
Nice trail. Lots of flowers (and even a small patch of snow) when I was there.
madmallard - Jun 24, 2006 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2006
third ultra-prominence in three days
I had telescope to myself this day. this summit made three ultra-prominence peaks in three days, and along with rogers and bennett, six peaks in three days.
does anyone know who jenny harder (death valley) is?
sierramtngoat - Jun 16, 2006 11:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1999
Mahogany Flats
I did this with Maria as part of a two week trip visting National parks in Cal, Utah, and Wyoming. Easy hike, tought road in a rental. Watch out for the rabits on the drive up!
tdoughty - May 14, 2006 11:07 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2006
all in a day
with james barnett. woke up in the alabama hills and drove from lone pine to mahogany flats, hiked the peak (snow on final ridge to top) then drove to great basin falls for the night.
Tracy - Apr 20, 2006 5:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2001
Mahogany Flats Trail with 4 adults and 12 youth
This was hike #5 of five, ten-mile hikes we had planned for the boy scouts of Troop 199 to complete towards earning their hiking merit badge. The weather was beautiful. Adults inluded me, Bristol Ellington, Dr. Jeff Stokes, and Michael Cureton. Youth included Michael Cureton, Jared and Stanley Kuntz, DJ Kesterson, Seth Twitchell, Ben Anderson, Skyler Sudweeks, Josh Sillitoe, Austin Steadman, Lance Foutz, and David Mounteer. Craig Gimbel, the oldest youth, hid in the trees below the switchbacks and we didn't discover his abscence until we took a headcount on top of the peak. He did get credit for hiking ten miles (the rest of us hiked 14), but he also gets credit here for being the only one in our group who didn't bag the peak
Quadaxial - Apr 16, 2006 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2005
Great glimpse of Whitney and Badwater
We camped on the ridge at about 9,500 feet within a little ring of trees. There was a light dusting of snow from about 10,200 on up. The summit was very windy and cold, and we took in great views of Whitney illuminated by the sun. Telescope provides the only opportunity to see the entire elevation cross-section of the contiguous U.S.!
EManBevHills - Feb 25, 2006 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2001
Solo Via Mahogony Flats
Driving the car to the TH was the crux! Really pleasant day with quite a crowd atop.
mthilgard13 - Feb 21, 2006 7:35 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2006
Slipped in before the storm
Climbed with Korny, check out his description...it was really, really cold!
CPSLOKorny - Feb 20, 2006 9:28 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2006
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Trail
Camped at Thorndike Camp, Scott's Honda couldn't make it up the icy road. Patches of snow along the trail, snow quality varied from crunchy patches of snow to ice. Followed kicked steps and snowshoes. No snow or clouds in the morning, cool and with the windchill it was cold enough to make ice form in our exposed nalgenes. Watched the storm move in from the west, and escaped from Telescope Peak just as the snow began to fall.
hudsonvalleyslim - Feb 19, 2006 3:58 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 1987
Mahogany Flat Trail
(May 23-24, 1987) Mountain fever had me, so I hot-tailed it from the slopes of Mt. Whitney to the Mahogany Flat Campground at the head of Wildrose Canyon. Got some light snow that evening (camping at 8133') but had a fine time drinking hot-toddies with my new neighbors. We hit the trail early, an easy 7-mile trek to Telescope Peak, the highest peak in Death Valley (11049'). Many folks lunching on top.
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: February 9, 2006
Was able to drive more than a mile past the kilns, but the road was icy in spots. Very cool and crisp morning. A few icy patches on the trail right out of Mahogany Flat. The trial was clear of ice and snow most of the way up to the saddle. The wind was howling thru the saddle and along most of the high traverse. Once I reached the saddle below Telescope Peak the wind had subsided and the temps were very plesant. Mostly hard ice and snow made for nice cramponing up the ridge to the summit. Spectacular views from the top. Could see Charleston Peak to the East, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Ranges to the South, White Mountains to the Northwest and the Sierras to the West. One of the best summit views I've ever seen from any mountain.
Route Climbed: Trail from Mahogany Flats campground Date Climbed: December 25, 2005
I encountered almost the same conditions as reported by "crescentstrife":
"Clear day...very windy and cold at the top. Only minor patches of snow that did not present a significant problem."
On the way up I used the route along the North ridge of the Telescope Peak. It was windy and chilly.
On the way back I used switchbacks on the East slope of the Telescope Peak. This route was significantly warmer because of the lack of wind. I could recommend these switchbacks for a cold windy day.
At the same time it makes sense to use a more direct North ridge route on a warmer day.
Route Climbed: Trail from Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: November 23rd, 2005
YES! Finally took this bad boy down. Had the mountain all to myself this day. Attempted Telescope last Thanksgiving but was turned back 1/4 mi. below the summit because of high snow conditions. This time there was absolutely no snow. Made the summit in 2h45m with a RT time of 5h30m for the 12 mi. trail. As usual, views were stunning and the wind at the top was strong and cold.
Bob Bolton - Sep 14, 2006 12:56 am Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2006
Mahogany Flat trailThoroughly enjoyed this hike. Weather was perfect with a cool breeze.
boisedoc - Sep 11, 2006 6:00 am Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2002
Cool hikenice hike in a very interesting area
jklinke - Sep 5, 2006 6:16 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2006
Mahogany Flats TrailA beautiful hike with great views. This one was for you Jim.
mdash - Sep 4, 2006 10:28 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2005
Main TrailMemorial Day Weekend 2005--still snowy along the ridgetop. Ran up and enjoyed gorgeous views.
kngalaric - Aug 9, 2006 4:03 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2006
Always a little hazySecond time summitting, and the view is definitely better in winter.
dcurless - Jun 29, 2006 6:33 am Date Climbed: Jul 21, 2005
Mahogany Flats TrailNice trail. Lots of flowers (and even a small patch of snow) when I was there.
madmallard - Jun 24, 2006 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2006
third ultra-prominence in three daysI had telescope to myself this day. this summit made three ultra-prominence peaks in three days, and along with rogers and bennett, six peaks in three days.
does anyone know who jenny harder (death valley) is?
sierramtngoat - Jun 16, 2006 11:41 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 1999
Mahogany FlatsI did this with Maria as part of a two week trip visting National parks in Cal, Utah, and Wyoming. Easy hike, tought road in a rental. Watch out for the rabits on the drive up!
tdoughty - May 14, 2006 11:07 pm Date Climbed: May 14, 2006
all in a daywith james barnett. woke up in the alabama hills and drove from lone pine to mahogany flats, hiked the peak (snow on final ridge to top) then drove to great basin falls for the night.
Tracy - Apr 20, 2006 5:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2001
Mahogany Flats Trail with 4 adults and 12 youthThis was hike #5 of five, ten-mile hikes we had planned for the boy scouts of Troop 199 to complete towards earning their hiking merit badge. The weather was beautiful. Adults inluded me, Bristol Ellington, Dr. Jeff Stokes, and Michael Cureton. Youth included Michael Cureton, Jared and Stanley Kuntz, DJ Kesterson, Seth Twitchell, Ben Anderson, Skyler Sudweeks, Josh Sillitoe, Austin Steadman, Lance Foutz, and David Mounteer. Craig Gimbel, the oldest youth, hid in the trees below the switchbacks and we didn't discover his abscence until we took a headcount on top of the peak. He did get credit for hiking ten miles (the rest of us hiked 14), but he also gets credit here for being the only one in our group who didn't bag the peak
Quadaxial - Apr 16, 2006 7:01 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2005
Great glimpse of Whitney and BadwaterWe camped on the ridge at about 9,500 feet within a little ring of trees. There was a light dusting of snow from about 10,200 on up. The summit was very windy and cold, and we took in great views of Whitney illuminated by the sun. Telescope provides the only opportunity to see the entire elevation cross-section of the contiguous U.S.!
EManBevHills - Feb 25, 2006 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2001
Solo Via Mahogony FlatsDriving the car to the TH was the crux! Really pleasant day with quite a crowd atop.
mthilgard13 - Feb 21, 2006 7:35 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2006
Slipped in before the stormClimbed with Korny, check out his description...it was really, really cold!
CPSLOKorny - Feb 20, 2006 9:28 am Date Climbed: Feb 17, 2006
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat TrailCamped at Thorndike Camp, Scott's Honda couldn't make it up the icy road. Patches of snow along the trail, snow quality varied from crunchy patches of snow to ice. Followed kicked steps and snowshoes. No snow or clouds in the morning, cool and with the windchill it was cold enough to make ice form in our exposed nalgenes. Watched the storm move in from the west, and escaped from Telescope Peak just as the snow began to fall.
hudsonvalleyslim - Feb 19, 2006 3:58 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 1987
Mahogany Flat Trail(May 23-24, 1987) Mountain fever had me, so I hot-tailed it from the slopes of Mt. Whitney to the Mahogany Flat Campground at the head of Wildrose Canyon. Got some light snow that evening (camping at 8133') but had a fine time drinking hot-toddies with my new neighbors. We hit the trail early, an easy 7-mile trek to Telescope Peak, the highest peak in Death Valley (11049'). Many folks lunching on top.
mdostby - Feb 10, 2006 9:59 am
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: February 9, 2006Was able to drive more than a mile past the kilns, but the road was icy in spots. Very cool and crisp morning. A few icy patches on the trail right out of Mahogany Flat. The trial was clear of ice and snow most of the way up to the saddle. The wind was howling thru the saddle and along most of the high traverse. Once I reached the saddle below Telescope Peak the wind had subsided and the temps were very plesant. Mostly hard ice and snow made for nice cramponing up the ridge to the summit. Spectacular views from the top. Could see Charleston Peak to the East, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Ranges to the South, White Mountains to the Northwest and the Sierras to the West. One of the best summit views I've ever seen from any mountain.
Yury - Jan 16, 2006 5:51 pm
Route Climbed: Trail from Mahogany Flats campground Date Climbed: December 25, 2005I encountered almost the same conditions as reported by "crescentstrife":
"Clear day...very windy and cold at the top. Only minor patches of snow that did not present a significant problem."
On the way up I used the route along the North ridge of the Telescope Peak. It was windy and chilly.
On the way back I used switchbacks on the East slope of the Telescope Peak. This route was significantly warmer because of the lack of wind. I could recommend these switchbacks for a cold windy day.
At the same time it makes sense to use a more direct North ridge route on a warmer day.
Steve Larson - Jan 15, 2006 10:32 pm
Route Climbed: Mahogany Flat trail Date Climbed: January 15, 2006Temps in the teens and wind 20-30 mph most of the day. Incredible views all around from the top.
jefflach - Dec 6, 2005 6:07 pm
Route Climbed: Trail from Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: December 4th, 2005Beautiful hike. I reached the summit just as the sun was setting.
blmcclain - Nov 25, 2005 11:22 pm
Route Climbed: Trail from Mahogany Flat Date Climbed: November 23rd, 2005YES! Finally took this bad boy down. Had the mountain all to myself this day. Attempted Telescope last Thanksgiving but was turned back 1/4 mi. below the summit because of high snow conditions. This time there was absolutely no snow. Made the summit in 2h45m with a RT time of 5h30m for the 12 mi. trail. As usual, views were stunning and the wind at the top was strong and cold.