Hike Log
3 – 2 – 1 (Sawmill Mountain) – 5/6
Trailhead
Nordic Station
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Trail in good condition
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
Bugs were an annoyance
Snow
Snow free
Also on this hike
**These stats are for all three of the 3-2-1 Peaks ( Pinos, Sawmill, Grouse)**
Distance – 10.93 mi
Elevation Gain – 2,054 ft
Moving Time – 5:24:09
Avg Pace – 29:40
Calories – 2,811
Total Time – 6:04:57
Went camping in Kern County and decided to tackle the 3-2-1 challenge as well.
Great day for a hike, definitely hot but not unbearable.
Hiked with 3 other people and 3 dogs.
Definitely make sure to bring plenty of water if you will be doing all 3 peaks.
The elevation/incline was not too bad for Mount Pinos; easy walk to the towers.
From there, moving forward to Sawmill Mountain was also not too difficult.
A few long switchback downhill to go back up leads to Sawmill Mountain, where hikers can find a rock formation.
Two of the people in our group headed back shortly after this hike, but I continued with Victor and his dog to the final destination, Grouse Mountain.
Grouse Mountain is less of an exposed peak and more of a tree covered area, but still beautiful and worth it.
Definitely felt beat one the way back, but a great experience overall.
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