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Kick off to the BKS with a retrun to Slide Moutain – this time with flowers!

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

This is Part one of the new BKS (Butt Kicking Series) of hikes! *(Hikes with close to 3000' Gain and or 10 or more miles.) *** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes. Return to Slide to Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake not just for the challenge but […]

Fire Lookout Tower – Slide Mountain

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake Distance: ~ 12 miles total, RT - Out and back style Gain: ~2400' Hiking Time: 5.5 hours RATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340' Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not […]

Fire Lookout Tower (4,631′) on TOP of Slide Mountain, Los Padres National Forest

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

*** Safety Note: Rain or Extreme Heat at trailhead cancels hikes Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower (4,631'), overlooking Pyramid Lake Distance: ~ 12 miles total, RT - Out and back style Gain: ~2400' Hiking Time: 5.5 hours RATING: Strenuous (mainly for the overall Longer Distance and the 1340' Gain over 2 mile section). Definitely not […]

Slide Mountain Fire Lookout Tower

Frenchmans Flat Campground Castaic, CA, US

Details Distance: 11 miles RT, out and back Elevation Gain: 2,600 approx. If you enjoy a good workout hike that ends with a great 360 degree view of the North West section of the Angeles National Forest, including Pyramid lake, then Slide Mountain Lookout is the place to be. The Slide Mountain Lookout is a […]

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