Location: Los Angeles County, about 10 miles south-southwest of Littlerock, 49 miles from Los Angeles

Maps

Auto Club: Los Angeles and Vicinity

Forest Service: Angeles National Forest

USGS Topo: Pacifico Mountain 7½, Chilao Flat 7½, Waterman Mountain 7½

HPS: Route(s), waypoints and explanation of usage

Distance: 9.5 miles round trip on trail and cross-country

Gain: 2300' total, 2000' out plus 300' on return

Time: 4-5 hours round trip

Rating: Class 1, moderate

Navigation: Intermediate

Original: George Wysup, August 2008

DRIVING ROUTE 3

• From the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2), drive north on Angeles Crest Highway 28.2 miles to Sulphur Springs Road on the left. At this junction (also known as Three Points) turn left. Note your odometer and go as follows:
• At 2.8 miles, a parking area on the left side of the road. This is the parking spot for Mount Hillyer. Continue straight.
• At 3.9 miles, Alder Saddle and a fork. Go right on 5N044.
• At 4.9 miles, a parking area on the right. Park here.

HIKING ROUTE 3

• From the parking area (5320'), walk back on the road (west) about 100 yards to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).
• Follow the PCT west for about 4.2 miles to a flat area NNE of the Pacifico summit.
• Hike SE then SW along a gentle, forested ridge to the summit (approximately one half mile).