Use Marker Groups Wolf 2002
Piru 2003
Day 2006
Zaca 2007
Gap 2008
La Brea 2009
Old Man Mountain - Los Padres National Forest
34.51688304, -119.4577481
Details
- Elevation: 5538 feet
- Longitude: -119.4577481
- Latitude: 34.51688304
Recent Water Reports:
| Date | Surveyor | Water Report |
| 07-18-2021 | Joe S. | Dry |
| 02-21-2021 | Mike Maki | Flowing |
Description:
Old Man Mountain - 5538 feet
The southern fork of the head of Sespe Creek. It was named for the Abadi family of Ventura County. One early member of the family was born in France and naturalized in Santa Barbara in 1859. A member of the family established a goat ranch at a spring near the head of the canyon.
Survey Photos:
Mike Maki - 02-21-2021
Mary on Old Man Mtn
Joe S. - 07-18-2021
Weather Forecasts for Old Man Mountain
Submitted Reports
Old Man Mountain Survey - 07-18-2021 - by Joe S.Link: Old Man Mountain Date: 07-18-2021 Surveyor Name: Joe S. Camp Description: Road up to top is heavily rutted, few miles of fire-road-turned-singletrack. Gorgeous, clear skies, zero water after SY crossing (if traveling from Romero/Camuesa side). Water Source: Dry Water Source Details: Weather Conditions: ~100, Dry Images: - Old Man Mountain Survey - 02-21-2021 - by Mike Maki
Link: Old Man Mountain Date: 02-21-2021 Surveyor Name: Mike Maki Camp Description: This is quite a haul but it's mostly dirt road so you can cover the miles at your pace. Started from Matilija Trailhead. About a dozen cars parked there. I didn't pay too much attention to the previous GPX tracks and as a result we bagged the unnamed and unmarked peak southeast first. It was not until I checked my GPS and realized we were not on Old Man. Not to worry though it it actually a very nice and worthy peak. Even has a 22 year old register. It's quite an easy scramble over to Old Man from this peak. Actually a bit of an easier climb. The route down is a little difficult to follow but there are a few cairns marking the way. Avoid the poodle dog bush. Then it was back on the road and over to Monte Arido. Not much to describe for Arido except it has a very broad summit with great views all around. From there it was the long 12 mile haul back. A couple of little uphill sections on the way back but for the most part it's a nice grade back to the trailhead. Aside from the couple we saw in the first mile, we didn't see another person all day long. The last couple of miles were in the dark with a half moon illuminating our walk out. Didn't even need our headlamps. 24.5 miles and 11 hours. Some pics. Water Source: Flowing Water Source Details: Water in Murietta Canyon and what appears to be a stock pond about a mile up from the divide. Weather Conditions: Calm and cool Images:
Mary on Old Man Mtn
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