Lookout MountainJanuary 6th, 2024Riverside County, CATrip infoDistance4.3 miElevation gain1,100 ftRoute typeOut & backDuration1.5 hrCruxClass 1Quality3/10Peaks bagged1Lookout MountainHPS5,590 ft / Prom. 630 ftHPSHundred Peaks SectionTrip reportStarting along the PCT from its junction with CA-74, heading south.View of Lookout Mountain's north face from the PCT.Climbing to a saddle to the northeast of Lookout Mountain.View back. San Jacinto Peak is visible, far-left.At the saddle, continuing along the PCT.View west into Burnt Valley.First view of Lookout Mountain's southwest ridge. The route climbs the slope on its backside.Leaving the PCT for a use-trail heading into the gully on the left.Ascending the gully.Exiting the gully via a steep slope.View back toward the gully.A faint trail climbs Lookout Mountain's south slope.View back.Final steep section before the summit.Lookout Mountain summit. View southeast toward Toro Peak.Much of the summit area is on private property. In the background is Thomas Mountain, climbed earlier in the day.Nearby tripsThomas Mountain11.9 mi2,500 ft4 hrAsbestos Mountain1.8 mi800 ft1 hrCoyote Benchmark5.4 mi2,500 ft4 hr