This blog will detail 1,000 video hikes in Southern California. By Southern California, I am drawing a line from San Luis Obispo to the Nevada Border. Anything south of that line will be declared "Southern California". In a way, it is a personal challenge to do so many hikes. Mainly, however, it is my way of showcasing how many hiking opportunities there really are right in our own geographic back yard. As a blog, it serves as a companion piece to my Youtube channel "Mike On The Trail". It is also a work in progress, as I don't actually have 1,000 edited videos completed. This will take effort for quite some time before it is declared done. Even then, there will still be more out there. Here's to hiking and all the positive effects it has had on my life...and possibly yours!
Saturday, April 24, 2021
#29 Peak 4440
Peak 4440 (on the right).
Southern California Map
Driving Map
Parking & Trailhead coordinates: 34.442227°N, -118.147890°W. Map of the trailhead
Much like nearby Parker Mountain, Peak 4440 is on the desert edge of Angeles National Forest. The hike begins at a locked vehicle gate and accesses a road that appears to be used for powerline maintenance. The trail passes through a scenic creek-side grove in a small canyon before it rises above it on the other side. Dusty plains lie beyond and on the way to the peaks ahead.
Approaching Peak 4440.
In about 1.5 miles, there is a four way junction. Turn left at the junction and follow the road as it climbs along the slopes toward Peak 4440. There are actually two peaks in close proximity, but Peak 4440 is the higher one and on the right. As the road flattens out at the saddle, I left the road on a peak use trail. The trail gradually elevates to the summit which is marked by a metal witness post. I found this hike to be very peaceful and remote. I saw nobody out there and never expected to. Such are the benefits of experiencing obscure hiking destinations. Let all the hikers on popular trails rub elbows, you got this one all to yourself!
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