Antimony Peak

Los Padres National Forest, CA

Info

Distance
3.8 mi
Elevation gain
1,600 ft
Route type
Out & back
Duration
2 hr
Crux
Class 1
Quality
4/10

Peaks bagged

1
Antimony Peak
HPS
6,848 ft / Rise 888 ft

Trip report

Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
I parked at a pullout at the end of Forest Route 9N19. No motorized vehicles are allowed past this point.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
The trail descends about 700 feet to a saddle below Antimony Peak.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
Contouring a slope on the way to the saddle.
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Antimony Peak creeps into view.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
Near the saddle, an impressive 400-foot cliff on Antimony Peak's southeast face.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
The trail continues on the left, climbing 900 feet in 0.9 miles via a set of switchbacks on Antimony Peak's south slope.
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View back at the saddle.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
View west toward San Emigdio Mountain.
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First switchback.
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A shady spot on an otherwise exposed route.
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Enjoying the view at the final switchback.
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View back from near the top.
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Approaching a minor saddle below the summit of Antimony Peak, to the right.
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A trail continues down the ridge to Eagle Rest Peak, the striated mountain visible in the distance.
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Turning right for the summit of Antimony Peak. A cairn indicates the way.
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Following a use trail the final 100 vertical feet.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
Antimony Peak summit.
Trip report photo for Antimony Peak
View southwest toward Tecuya Ridge. Escapula Peak, a P1K, is on the far left.

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