Liebre Mountain

Angeles National Forest, CA
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Trip info

Distance8.9 mi
Elevation gain2,100 ft
Route typeOut & back
Duration3 hr
CruxClass 1
Quality4/10

Peaks bagged

1
Liebre Mountain
HPS
5,760 ft / Prom. 1,080 ft
HPS
Hundred Peaks Section

Trip report

Starting along this dirt connector road to the PCT.
After 0.1 miles, the road ends at the PCT. Turn right for Liebre Mountain.
View back toward the Tehachapi Range.
One of several switchbacks along the gently graded PCT.
Passing Horse Trail Camp.
Emerging from the forest, the PCT climbs the ridge directly.
View back into Antelope Valley.
The parasitic American mistletoe plant clings to the many oak trees in the upper part of the ridge.
Eventually, the PCT onto this dirt road, which I followed for a short distance before heading up the hill on the right.
Cross-country to the historic summit of Liebre Mountain. The true summit lies about 0.8 miles to the west.
Sign at the historic summit.
Descending the west slope to rejoin the road leading to the true summit.
Nearing Liebre Mountain's true summit to the left.
Summit rocks visible center.
Liebre Mountain summit
Liebre Mountain summit. View southwest.
On the return, circumventing the historic summit (right) via the trail on the left.

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