It's like one of those over-the-top ultimate boss levels for San Gabriel peakbaggers. Endless steep scree slopes, pushy manzanita and sadistic yucca, bees and rattle snakes, and very little shade.

We went when it was maybe less than ideal temperatures (early June), but it wasn't the worst thing in the world. I brought 6.5 liters and felt it was just a tad too much. Cached some at Allison Saddle. Past that it gets ridiculous steep. Poles are welcomed here more than maybe any other hike I've done. Trail is very easy to follow the whole way. Some bugs.

Next time maybe from the north or on to Baldy.