Includes peaks below 5,000 ft elevation in Southern California with "climbing, historical or geological interest and those which present... special panoramic views." All are Class 2 or below with an average round trip distance of 7 miles and 1,500 ft vertical gain. Selected by the Lower Peaks Committee; see more on the official site at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/lpc/index.html
Highest peak
Santa Paula Peak
4,957 ft / 1,510 m
Most prominent peak
Sandstone Peak
2,201 ft / 670 m prom
Most summited peak
Sandstone Peak
146 summits
Most difficult peak
Los Pinos Peak
Class 1
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 4 peaks
Highlights
Latest summits
"I started this hike at 8:30 AM. I headed up pash the gushing San Antonio Creek and also passed through the area with many cabins, it had 2 creeks to cross there. Then I headed through the oak forests and then climbed through the semi-flat area with many pines and the first views. Then I climbed up some more canyons ad areas with views and passed by a boulder blocking the road. After that, I reached Stoddard Flat, which is ver flat and the junction to the use trail up the ridge. It was slightly steep at first, but then became a light scramble down the rocks and a crossing across a slippery rock. Then I reached the summit of Stoddard Peak, which had a witness post, a register, and 2 signs, an some very nice views. I was also barely above the clouds here, an estimate of 20 ft max. " — lc444 • Mar 17, 2024
"Started out on the China Flat Trail. Visited Simi Peak first, then did the easy off-trail ascent of Peak 2312. After the second peak I continued on to complete the semi-loop hike. " — MikeTeeples • Mar 10, 2024
"From Dripping Springs Campground, the trail begins. I then made the quick left on the
Wild Horse Trail. From there it is a long walk along the lower slopes before finding the summit use trail around a sharp corner on the right. The summit register was filled with water. Hopefully the next visitor brings a new jar and register. " — MikeTeeples • Jan 28, 2024
"From Hostetter Fire Road, I climbed to the high peaks of the Verdugos. Robert Katz Peak first, then Verdugo Mountain, Verdugo East Peak, then Wildwood Peak. Returned on Hostetter Fire Road on the way back." — MikeTeeples • Jan 7, 2024
"Parked outside of the campground where it was fee free. Walked into the campground where the trail begins. Saddleback Butte is a 2 mile hike one way. On the way down, I included Little Butte, then finished off the visit by forming a loop hike through Saddleback Butte State Park." — MikeTeeples • Dec 23, 2023