Nine >10,000ft San Jacinto peaks in one day.

[greatshaitan]

Elevation profile


So Pete “RMRUpete” wants to go out on a little hike. I suggest a quick canyoneering trip, he suggests climbing nine >10,000ft peaks in the San Jacintos in one day… Pete has ~50 years of hiking in these mountains so of course I say yes! Who can pass up getting some of that knowledge? We head up on the first tram car and start our trip about 8:20am. On the way to the Sid Davis trail we meet up with Ellen, Sally and crew! My first time meeting them so there are many hugs and promises of tasty adult beverages should we meet later in the mountains.

Pete leads the way and we start heading on a direct cross country route. We meet the main trail and then proceed to the top of Miller, San Jacinto, Folly, Newton Drury, Unnamed “Joyce” peak, Mount Ellen, Marion Mountain, Shirley Peak and finally Jean Peak.

1.) Miller Peak


2.) San Jacinto Peak


3.) Folley Peak


4.) Newton Drury Peak




5.) Unamed "Joyce" Peak


6.) Mount Ellen






7.) Marion Mountain




8.) Shirley Peak


9.) Jean Peak


All went great with Pete leading the way most of the time. Out of the 12 miles we hiked, only about 4 of those were on established trails. While on Mount Ellen we met up again with the namesake of the mountain! Those promises made earlier in the day came true and make for tasty break, Scottish style. Such a fun group of people! We talked for a bit but head out to keep moving as we still had a few more peaks to go. I got to show Pete a different route to the top of Marion. His normal route was some 5.12 30ft climb, I took him up the 3rd class chimney with a 4th class variation.

We finished off the last of the peaks and made our way for the Tram to enjoy a beer and a burger! Twas a great day in the high country! Total Mileage was 12.0, Elevation gain was ~4,500ft, Total Time was 8 Hours 20 minutes from Tram to Tram.

Track Log


Pete with a great burger to celebrate the day!!


As always, more pictures on my website below.
http://www.drunkreddragon.com/images/adventures/9peakssanjacintos/index.html

[Hikin_Jim]

Hey, pretty cool stuff.

I think I might have been the one to suggest "Joyce" as a name for the "peak" (pretty round topped; not much of a peak) just north of Mount Ellen. That was a bit of a joke, but who knows? I suppose I'll have to take my daughter (i.e. Joyce) up there some time. Gratuitous, completely unrelated photo of my daughter follows (because I'm a dad, that's why).


HJ

[greatshaitan]

Hey, pretty cool stuff.

I think I might have been the one to suggest "Joyce" as a name for the "peak" (pretty round topped; not much of a peak) just north of Mount Ellen. That was a bit of a joke, but who knows? I suppose I'll have to take my daughter (i.e. Joyce) up there some time. Gratuitous, completely unrelated photo of my daughter follows (because I'm a dad, that's why).

HJ

You were the one to suggest it.
http://hikinjim.blogspot.com/2013/11/elevating-shirley-peak-when-is-peak-peak.html

It has no name, and is the one you mention. As a father myself, it sounded like a great name to me and figured why not Joyce is much better than "Unnamed Mystery Peak 13a"

[greatshaitan]

Did you guys see the poop on Marion?

Nope, no poop to be seen.

[Sally]

Congrats on doing all those peaks! Thanks for posting the fun pics. It was a blast running into you repeatedly on the mountain!

[eric1234]

The number of 10,000 ft peaks in the San Jacintos is "growing" every year. Last summer there were only seven. Then I went back last November to bag Mt. St. Ellen's. Now theres one more! Looks like now I got an excuse to go back. TO JOYCE PEAK OR BUST!!!

[Ellen]

Howdy Great Shaitan

It was wonderful to finally meet you as well as officially meet RMRU Pete. You RMRU folks are my heroes.

Next time I'll try to get back in time to buy you suitable celebratory beverages

I second Sally on the congratulations on bagging all nine peaks as well as running circles around us

Looking forward to seeing you on the trail.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[Ellen]

The number of 10,000 ft peaks in the San Jacintos is "growing" every year. Last summer there were only seven. Then I went back last November to bag Mt. St. Ellen's. Now theres one more! Looks like now I got an excuse to go back. TO JOYCE PEAK OR BUST!!!

YES

[tekewin]

Awesome trip and photos! I really like that shot crossing the log on Newton-Drury. Looks like you guys were just coasting. Thanks for showing us how it's done!