"LPS Hike: O: Mt. Waterman 8,038'. The peak was named after Bob and Liz Waterman who crossed over the peak in 1889. This was a beautiful high-country hike in the San Gabriels, particularly on a very hot day in the San Gabriel Valley. Stats: 6-miles R/T and 1,300' elevation gain. Leader: Paul Maurin Co Leaders: David Cuddy, Dave Taylor" — MTNS-HIKER • Jul 9, 2025

"Started at Buckhorn Day Use Area and hiked up to Twin Peaks saddle, then a steep climb to the East Peak during which the cairns were helpful. Had the peak to ourselves as expected, enjoyed our lunch up there. Went back down then up again to Waterman summit, found a benchmark on top of a large boulder. Continued on the loop through Waterman ski area and back down to the trailhead. Really nice, love hiking around the PCT areas." — jodola • Jul 17, 2022

"The Johnson cohort of Troop 128 successfully climbed 4 peaks in the Angeles National Forest. First was Peak 7243 (unnamed) after a short hike off the Mt. Waterman trail. Then on to Waterman Mountain Benchmark. Shortly after, we made it to the summit of "Lady" Waterman Mountain (read John W. Robinson's "Trails of the Angeles" hike guide for more info). We were unable to find the register and headed to the top of Waterman Mountain North. Then, we continued our trek down through the ski resort (which boasts a disc golf course), arriving back at the car. In all, 7 miles of hiking with nearly 1500 feet of elevation gain. Unfortunately, my AllTrails app crashed during the hike, resulting in an inaccurate hike summary. It was nice to be up in the mountains and enjoying the cool, fresh air in a hot day in Southern California." — mattjohnson • Aug 22, 2020

"Did the loop hike of Waterman Mountain to get all three summits. First was Waterman Benchmark. I went off trail where I found spires of boulders. I searched a few of them, but didn’t find the benchmark. Next, I and moved on to the familiar Waterman Mountain. I found the benchmark with no problem. Last, I went to Waterman North Summit, for the first time. Afterwards, I explored the buildings and equipment at the ski resort. Seems like it would be a nice place in the snow." — MikeTeeples • Jul 11, 2020

"Overnight camping at Chilao Campgrounds on the 4th of July! After getting our campsite, we drove to Waterman Mountain Day Use Area and started the hike. Temperatures were great, and there is tons of shade and every so often nice views. I detoured off the trail to hit Waterman Benchmark, though never did find the actual benchmark itself. Then we made our way over to Waterman Mountain and managed to find the benchmark on top of a pile of rocks. finally we started down going the direction of the old ski runs and grabbed Waterman Mountain North Summit, which is atop a pile of rocks next to a ski lift. On the way down, there was quite a bit of heavy equipment, some abandoned, some appeared not. Afterwards, back to the campsite." — marc • Jul 4, 2019

"My 3rd summit of Waterman was way different than the other 2! I started from the exit of Buckhorn Campground up to Peak 7190, and then west along the ridge to meet with the Waterman Trail, and then a short cross-country to Waterman Benchmark (7,911'), back to the trail to hit Waterman Mountain (Twin Benchmark), the HPS summit which is this one I am logging now. Then I went around the U-shaped ridge to hit the true high point, which has an equipment shelter and a solar panel (close to 8,040'-8,050' elev.). Then, I basically hiked down the mountain northeast on any wildcard combo of use path, abandoned roadbed, gully, and met up again with the Waterman Trail and followed it 300 yards back to the highway near the Buckhorn entrance, and hiked along the highway back to the campground exit an my car. The total hike was about 7 miles and 1600' elevation gain. I was definitely more in the mood for adventure that I though I was when I awoke that morning! It was a tiring, warm, and wonderful day in the San Gabriel Mountains!!!!!" — brianpowell • Sep 23, 2018

"Waterman Mountain was a moderately easy hike from by the Buckhorn Day Use Area. I hiked up in the morning, and then descended and rose again to visit Twin Peaks East and West afterwards, which were much harder to hike to!!! The hike to Waterman entails about 1,300' gain over 5-5.5 mi round trip. All 3 peaks made it about 12.5 with 3,800'-3,900' gain. Waterman itself is a mellow hike in the pine/fir/incense-cedar forest that is lush and shady. This is my second hike to Waterman (didn't do Twin Peaks East and Twin West the first time though!" — brianpowell • Aug 22, 2017

"Moderate hike up Waterman Trail starting in shady conifer forest and ending at a boulder-studded summit under Jeffrey Pines. Of interesting note, Waterman Mountain's peak survey marker says "Twin" not "Waterman."" — brianpowell • Sep 5, 2015

"Hiked up from Buckhorn, past the Twin Peaks junction to the second junction easterly of Mt. Waterman. At this junction we were surprised to see four adult Bighorn Sheep with 5 juveniles. They literally stampeded effortlessly down the steep slope while keeping on eye on us. You could hear their hooves and see the dust trail they left behind float upward and dissipate. It was the greatest wildlife sighting we have ever had in the San Gabriels. " — thesearcherextraordinaire • Sep 27, 2014

"Found TWO benchmarks: one at the summit of Waterman stamped "TWIN" and one about a quarter mile away on top of Point 7919, which is just a slight bump east of the Waterman summit, which was stamped "WATERMAN". There's no indication of a benchmark on Twin Peaks that I can find on any map, so I'm wondering what happened at the summit of Waterman? Anyway, had a really nice hike. The weather was crisp, there was still a bit of snow on the ground, and the trail was just what I needed. Here's a link to a GPS map of my hike, with waypoints showing both markers: http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=2715049" — jimduvall • Mar 30, 2014