Ze - Oct 20, 2008 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
From Islip Saddle
on the way back from Baden-Powell
Bob Burd - Jun 27, 2008 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
From Burnham
A much better looking peak than Burnham. Nice little plaque at the summit. Trip Report
Travis_ - Dec 24, 2007 1:14 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2007
Nice snowy hike
Hike up to Baden Powell from Vincent Gap, plowed through a lot of snow. Then traversed the ridge to Burnham, Throop, then down Throop's north ridge to the Angeles Crest Highway (ACH) and up to Mount Lewis. THen hiked along hte ACH back to Vincent Gap.
kit fox - Dec 12, 2007 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2007
Throop Trip
After summitting Mount Baden Powell, I made a decision to pursue this peak rather than descend to Ross Mountain. After reviewing my topo profile, I think Vincent gap to Throop Peak and back is very close to the difficulty of Ross Mountain.
According to my GPS, my trip was 11.6 miles with a combined elevation gain of 4621 feet.
I came overprepared, which is better than being a statistic. Lugging 200 ounces water (13 pounds worth) really slowed me down. It took me Four hours and 40 minutes to reach Throop Peak from Vincent Gap. I made it back to my car in 8 hours and 56 minutes. Subtract about 20 minutes for photo taking/ changing clothes layers, and about 30 minutes for snacks and sightseeing.
The wind was really blowing on top, and I hated being on the windward side. Cold air blowing into your ear at 40 miles and hour is a real treat.
A friend emailed me a copy of his Nat Geo Track file, which put the hike at 13.6 miles. I think my 5 or 6 year old technology Magellan Meridian is not as accurate as his new Garmin 60 series. I'm going with his distance over mine. On a positive note, it adds two miles to my achievement!
Climbed this peak twice, once on route to Baden Powell along the PCT where I camped on the summit in winds that sounded like a freight train plowing over my bivy, and another time in early spring to ski down - has some nice ski runs down to the road.
Parked at Islip Saddle and hiked to Dawson Saddle. First, went up the 1/2 mile ridge to Mt. Lewis. Then crossed the highway and picked up the ridge trail to Throop Peak. Next was Mt. Hawkins. From there, we dropped down Hawkins' ridge 1300' to Copter Ridge and summited the peak located at 7,499' elevation. Then traversed (not recommended; way too steep) to a saddle just north of Middle Hawkins and summited that peak. Started back on the trail toward Islip Saddle and summited Mt. Islip along the way. The day was a little warm but the views were great on all the peaks.
David Rosenberg - Mar 14, 2007 4:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2006
Many a Time
Last time had to hike from Williamson Rock since the Crest was closed. Hiked it also from Crystal Lake, Dawson Saddle, and from Vincent Gap.
EManBevHills - Jan 4, 2007 8:43 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2000
Hiked here from Islip Saddle and from Dawson on the way to Baden Powell. Nothing to write home about, but a good peak with a little plaque to the CalTech founder. Did someone put down it's pronounced "Troop"?
johnm - Jul 9, 2006 1:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2006
Route climbed: Vincent Gap
Vincent Gap to Mt. Hawkins. Bagged Throop, Burnham and Baden-Powell on the return. Summit views were a bit hazy. Plenty of solitude.
Eleutheros - May 18, 2006 5:44 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2006
From Mile Marker 61.3
Road closed before Islip Saddle. I think soon they'll close the entire Crest highway. Probably has something to do with the endangered toads that live up there. Anyway, hiked this peak along with Mount Hawkins. Caught by a squall line; lightning striking the ridge and driving rain. I hustled down the PCT and made it back by dark. Good hike.
Route Climbed: Dawson Saddle Date Climbed: October 30, 2005
Started at the hwy 2 closure at Islip Saddle, walked about 4-5 miles? on closed hwy. to Dawson Saddle, then to summit, then Mt Hawkins and PCT back to car.
5-9-10 Skiied from summit down n. face to ACH, on excellent snow conditions.
Ze - Oct 20, 2008 10:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2008
From Islip Saddleon the way back from Baden-Powell
Bob Burd - Jun 27, 2008 6:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2008
From BurnhamA much better looking peak than Burnham. Nice little plaque at the summit. Trip Report
Travis_ - Dec 24, 2007 1:14 am Date Climbed: Dec 23, 2007
Nice snowy hikeHike up to Baden Powell from Vincent Gap, plowed through a lot of snow. Then traversed the ridge to Burnham, Throop, then down Throop's north ridge to the Angeles Crest Highway (ACH) and up to Mount Lewis. THen hiked along hte ACH back to Vincent Gap.
Here is my GPS Track, Photos and Google Map.
kit fox - Dec 12, 2007 7:04 pm Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2007
Throop TripAfter summitting Mount Baden Powell, I made a decision to pursue this peak rather than descend to Ross Mountain. After reviewing my topo profile, I think Vincent gap to Throop Peak and back is very close to the difficulty of Ross Mountain.
According to my GPS, my trip was 11.6 miles with a combined elevation gain of 4621 feet.
I came overprepared, which is better than being a statistic. Lugging 200 ounces water (13 pounds worth) really slowed me down. It took me Four hours and 40 minutes to reach Throop Peak from Vincent Gap. I made it back to my car in 8 hours and 56 minutes. Subtract about 20 minutes for photo taking/ changing clothes layers, and about 30 minutes for snacks and sightseeing.
The wind was really blowing on top, and I hated being on the windward side. Cold air blowing into your ear at 40 miles and hour is a real treat.
A friend emailed me a copy of his Nat Geo Track file, which put the hike at 13.6 miles. I think my 5 or 6 year old technology Magellan Meridian is not as accurate as his new Garmin 60 series. I'm going with his distance over mine. On a positive note, it adds two miles to my achievement!
copeg - Aug 30, 2007 4:06 pm
Route Climbed: Islip SaddleClimbed this peak twice, once on route to Baden Powell along the PCT where I camped on the summit in winds that sounded like a freight train plowing over my bivy, and another time in early spring to ski down - has some nice ski runs down to the road.
Scott M. - Aug 25, 2007 11:43 pm
Camped on topCamped on top in snow while hiking the PCT in 1980.
BLT - Aug 16, 2007 1:42 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2000
Several times...To the top several times and camped up there once.
Augie Medina - Jul 8, 2007 1:38 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
6 Peak LoopParked at Islip Saddle and hiked to Dawson Saddle. First, went up the 1/2 mile ridge to Mt. Lewis. Then crossed the highway and picked up the ridge trail to Throop Peak. Next was Mt. Hawkins. From there, we dropped down Hawkins' ridge 1300' to Copter Ridge and summited the peak located at 7,499' elevation. Then traversed (not recommended; way too steep) to a saddle just north of Middle Hawkins and summited that peak. Started back on the trail toward Islip Saddle and summited Mt. Islip along the way. The day was a little warm but the views were great on all the peaks.
David Rosenberg - Mar 14, 2007 4:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2006
Many a TimeLast time had to hike from Williamson Rock since the Crest was closed. Hiked it also from Crystal Lake, Dawson Saddle, and from Vincent Gap.
EManBevHills - Jan 4, 2007 8:43 pm Date Climbed: Nov 25, 2000
Bike & HikeNice combo. Started at the road closure on Rt 39.
bennovak - Sep 24, 2006 11:22 pm Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2006
Vincent GapOn a trail run with my brother from Vincent Gap. Could not find a summit register, but there was a nice plaque
kngalaric - Aug 8, 2006 12:03 am
Twice to the summitHiked here from Islip Saddle and from Dawson on the way to Baden Powell. Nothing to write home about, but a good peak with a little plaque to the CalTech founder. Did someone put down it's pronounced "Troop"?
johnm - Jul 9, 2006 1:51 am Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2006
Route climbed: Vincent GapVincent Gap to Mt. Hawkins. Bagged Throop, Burnham and Baden-Powell on the return. Summit views were a bit hazy. Plenty of solitude.
Eleutheros - May 18, 2006 5:44 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2006
From Mile Marker 61.3Road closed before Islip Saddle. I think soon they'll close the entire Crest highway. Probably has something to do with the endangered toads that live up there. Anyway, hiked this peak along with Mount Hawkins. Caught by a squall line; lightning striking the ridge and driving rain. I hustled down the PCT and made it back by dark. Good hike.
Rileywyna - Dec 19, 2005 11:07 am
Route Climbed: regular route Date Climbed: 2002With Baden-Powell in the winter
banjobonch - Dec 18, 2005 6:26 pm
Route Climbed: Vincent Gap Date Climbed: December 18, 2005Strong cold winds from below Badden-Powell all the way to the summit. No views as the peak was surrounded in clouds.
Rob - Oct 30, 2005 11:10 pm
Route Climbed: Dawson Saddle Date Climbed: October 30, 2005Started at the hwy 2 closure at Islip Saddle, walked about 4-5 miles? on closed hwy. to Dawson Saddle, then to summit, then Mt Hawkins and PCT back to car.
5-9-10 Skiied from summit down n. face to ACH, on excellent snow conditions.
thomascanty - Jun 28, 2005 11:36 am
Route Climbed: Islip Saddle Date Climbed: June 23, 2005My fourth trip to the summit. There was still quite a bit of snow along the trail. More than I was expecting.
theronmoon - Mar 4, 2005 10:10 am
Route Climbed: dawson Date Climbed: 6/95a quick jaunt , then on to burnham another bump of a mountain. baden-powell is really what makes this high ridge worthwhile.
WRGruener - Jan 14, 2005 4:51 pm
Route Climbed: Dawson Saddle Date Climbed: The 70's (I Think)Backpacked. Carried my friends pack the last few hundred yards (his first backpack trip). Went to Lilly Springs for the night.