Five FingersNovember 4th, 2022Owens Peak Wilderness Area, CATrip infoDistance1.8 miElevation gain1,700 ftRoute typeOut & backDuration2 hrCruxClass 3Quality4/10Peaks bagged1Five FingersHPSHPS★5,174 ft / Prom. 734 ftHPSHundred Peaks SectionHPS★Hundred Peaks Section Star PeaksTrip reportFrom the parking area, looking up the steep southwest slope. The five so-called "fingers", or pinnacles, that comprise this distinct mountain are apparent. Following a faint use-trail.Looking back. I parked in the dirt pullout below.The slope was sandy, which slowed progress.Aiming for this notch between two of the fingers.Some boulder-hopping.Looking back.At the notch, view northwest.Keeping left.Looking back at the notch.After some class 2 side-hilling, I arrived at the base of Five Finger's highest pinnacle.Starting the final ascent.Class 3 crux. Footsteps have been carved into the rock, making it easier than it looks.Above the crux, looking down.Five Fingers summit. View southeast.View northwest toward Owens Peak.Nearby tripsBackus Peak and Russell Peak Loop10.2 mi3,900 ft5.5 hrScodie Mountain7.5 mi2,800 ft3.5 hrBoulder Peak, West Boulder Peak, and Peak 648613.5 mi5,200 ft6.5 hr