Traversed from Antimony, then returned the same way. This is a hard hike, involving lots of steep ups and downs. It's also a "backwards" hike in that the return trip involves more elevation gain than going outbound to the summit. For those worried about navigation - there was actually a very decent use trail all the way from Antimony. Only one place where the trail became ambiguous as it crossed some game trails in tall grass.

The summit area is a wedge of uplifted sandstone - an ancient sea floor tilted at a 45° angle. It drops off precipitously on the north side down to the central valley. The San Emigdio Mnts. comprise the southern edge of the valley, so the views are expansive - you really do feel perched like an eagle up there.