Sawmill Mountain

Decided to do the 3-2-1 Challenge  Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse Mountain in 1 day. This makes for my 6th peak technically completing the challenge however

Can we also agree it’s one of the prettiest? The alpine terrain is outstanding; worth the 1.5 hour drive from LA up the Grapevine. Even

This was a really enjoyable hike and the weather was amazing. Sunny, but not too hot. Fortunately many parts of the hike were shaded so

Did the hike with my 11 year old, Archie.  The “up” on the way back was sweaty and hot, but it was a beautiful hike.

Solo after two friends cancelled.  Wasn’t sure if I was going to continue to Grouse but my dog kept going that direction so it was

We started our weekday hike at 9am. Our only mission was to peak Sawmill and not do the 3-2-1 challenge. Bugs were not an issue