Strawberry Peak Loop
Angeles National Forest (USFS), CAInfo
Distance11.6 mi
Elevation gain3,600 ft
Duration4 hr
CruxClass 3
Route typeLoop
Quality6/10
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Starting along the Colby Canyon Trail.
One of several creek crossings. Just a trickle this time of year.
Strawberry Peak comes into view.
View of Colby Canyon from a switchback.
Approaching Josephine Saddle, top left.
View back toward Josephine Saddle from the start of Strawberry Peak's west ridge.
Class 2.
View back toward Josephine Saddle.
A trail cuts through the brush.
View back at my progress along the ridge.
Mostly Class 2, with some optional Class 3.
View back.
Above the scramble section, approaching the summit.
Strawberry Peak summit. View east.
View back toward the summit from the start of the descent along the Strawberry Peak Trail.
Expansive views to the southeast.
Lawlor Saddle visible on the right.
View back toward Strawberry Peak from a small prominence.
Arriving at Lawlor Saddle. Strawberry Peak Trail continues on the left, wrapping around the north side of the mountain.
Along the Strawberry Peak Trail.
Descending to the junction with Colby Canyon Trail. Strawberry Meadow is below on the left.
Joining Colby Canyon Trail, headed toward Strawberry Meadow.
Lower Strawberry Meadow.
A single switchback climbs to the upper reaches of the meadow.
Upper Strawberry Meadow.
View back at the north face of Strawberry Peak.
View toward Strawberry Meadow.
Returning to Josephine Saddle, center.
