Orocopia Mountains High Point

March 3rd, 2023 at 8:08 AMOrocopia Mountains Wilderness, CA

Info

Distance

5.3 mi

Elevation gain

1,700 ft

Route type

Out & back

Duration

2 hr

Crux

Class 1

Quality

4/10

Ecoregion

Peaks bagged

1

Orocopia Mountains High Point

DPS

Zdon

CaWHP

3,815 ft / Rise 2,095 ft

DPS

Desert Peaks Section

Zdon

Andy Zdon's Desert Summits

CaWHP

California Wilderness High Points

Trip report

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Entering Orocopia Mountains Wilderness.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Hiking along an old road.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — View into an arroyo. Orocopia Mountains Hight Point is the bump in the center, barely peeking into frame.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Leaving the road for a faint use-trail that leads up the northern foothills.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Ocotillo are the only plant of interest in this rather barren region.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — The trail cuts across the slope on the right.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Looking back.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — A short dip to a saddle. The trail can be seen on the opposing slope.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Wrapping around a prominence, the north face of Orocopia Mountains High Point comes into view.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Starting up the northeast ridge, the steepest section of the hike.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — About half way up, looking back.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Final push to the summit.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Rock cairn at the summit of Orocopia Mountains High Point. View south.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — Closeup of the Salton Sea.

Trip report photo for Orocopia Mountains High Point — View north.

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