| Activation Date: 18 November 2017 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: 5.5 miles |
| Elev. gain: 1700ft | Time: 3+ hours |
| Rig(s): MTR-3B | Band(s): 30m CW |
| Antenna(s): End-fed half-wave | |
| Cell Service: None (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Side of road R11 | |
| Trailhead: Side of road R11 | |
| Fees/Permits: Multiple permits—see “Preparation and Permits” | |
| Route: Jeep trail, use trail along ridge, turns into thick bushwhacking | |
| Dogs: Yes (not recommended though) | Toilet: No |
Having activated this peak once, I may not go back, unless I’m equipped with a machete or good pruning shears. This was the first of three summits in a day of activations with Jeff, AA6XA. It’s a pretty straightforward hike followed by a nearly impassable chaparral-covered ridge.