Distance

3.3 mi to summit

6.5 mi total

Elevation

4,392 ft start

Vertical

1,335 ft gain

Time

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Troop 128 (Johnson family) hiked to the the top of Allen Peak, westernmost mountain of the Yucaipa Ridge. We were taking part in Varsity Scouting Operation On Target where groups summit various local mountains and use mirrors to signal to each other. The hike to the summit was strenuous as much of the trail was overgrown, hard to find and very steep. Once at the peak, we successfully sent and received signals with Black Mountain (near Mt. San Jacinto) and Elsinore Peak.
Edit: I forgot to mention that on the hike up, we heard a bear growl at us. Our pace quickened significantly at that point... Also, we were the only people on the trail all day. We saw no one. Amazing hiking experience.

Obstacles

road/access issues, routefinding, bushwhacking

Key gear

no info yet