Frazier Mountain
6.9 mi
Distance
3 hrs 21 min
Time
terrain
2,779 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail to Frazier Mountain in Los Padres National Forest.
This trail goes by Chuchupate Campground.
Rate this Hike
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Solo day hiked Thurs 3/14/2024 – More of a road walk than a hike that starts on pavement, transitions to dirt and then snow at the 7500 ft elevation level. Was a great day to do this trek under blue skies with some manageable wind gusts. Since Frazier Mountain Road (Forest Rd 8N04) is closed for the season right now, it’s a nice time to go for anyone not interested in exercising the post-winter “drive up” option. The abandoned lookout tower and radio tower installations on the Frazier summit are interesting sights, making it worth the stroll up. While the stairs to the lookout are long gone, it is possible to scale the platform (tank side) for a nice, panoramic bird’s eye view. Early morning summit gusts were strong and cold enough to switch to heavier gloves, really nipping fingers when taking gloves off for less than a minute at a time. Another highlight of this hike are the spectacular views on the way down, looking across Cuddy Valley towards the towering summits of Mt Pinos, San Emigdio, Antimony and Escapula. This hike would be great for taking a group on an easy hike/stroll through the forest, with or without snow. Logged 13.1 miles/2594 vertical ft with Gaia.
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