Cachuma Mountain - Los Padres National Forest

35.34111, -120.22861

Submitted Reports

Cachuma Mountain Survey - 03-27-2021 - by Christopher P. Lord

Link:	Cachuma Mountain
Date:	03-27-2021
Surveyor Name:	Christopher P. Lord
Camp Description:	https://christopherplord.blogspot.com/2021/03/cachuma-mountain-hells-half-acre.html
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:
Weather Conditions:	Sunny and 75 Beautiful
Images:

Cachuma Mountain Survey - 05-11-2016 - by Steve Lynes

Link:	Cachuma Mountain
Date:	05-11-2016
Surveyor Name:	Steve Lynes
Camp Description:	Hiked up the West side of the mountain. It was a very steep scramble over rocks and through bushes. The trail was overgrown in many areas. My buddy wore shorts and that was a BAD call. I made the mistake of carrying a full pack up as well which sucked. In hindsight a light day pack would have been the way to go. There were loose rocks too so caution is recommended. The summit was awesome! Cool rock formations and the summit register was fresh with only a few signatures which was very surprising. There were lots of butterflies and the views were awesome! I enjoyed this summit far more than McKinley down the road a ways. We went down the east side which is not as steep and without all of the large rocks that must be climbed. Small portions of the trail were overgrown but it was much better than the west side. There were still loose rocks that made for a slipping hazard so wear supportive boots. I recommend the east side trail for anybody interested in doing this.  I'll be doing this one again with the wife but from the east side.
Water Source:	Dry
Water Source Details:	N/A
Weather Conditions:	Sunny & mid-70s
Images:	The western approach to the Cachuma Mountain Summit One of the larger rock formations on the west side trail that need to be climbed over. Summit with summit register tucked down in a rock View north towards Hurricane Deck Summit rocks with lots of butterflies

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