Hi.

Hiking, backpacking, and camping throughout Southern California and beyond

Garnet Mountain - Peak #19

Garnet Mountain - Peak #19

Garnet Mountain
Elevation: ~
5,700′
Mileage: .
75 miles
Trailhead:
Kwaaymii Point
Agency: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Dates Hiked:
10/18/2009, 02/05/2017
Peakbagger.com Page

For those interested, here is a list of my gear that I have found works well for me. This is, of course, an affiliate link and your enjoyment of these may vary:

100 Peaks Amazon Gear List


10/18/2009
On the same trip as the trip to Garnet Peak, I made a quick side trip up to Garnet Mountain, while the rest of the family waited at the Kwaaymii Point trail head, which turns out is a hang glider launching point.

The view from Kwaaymii Point

The view from Kwaaymii Point

It was a short jog up what looks like a jeep trail.

The old road to Garnet Mountain

The old road to Garnet Mountain

After a couple of hundred feet of minor off-trail hiking (not really bushwhacking, since the bushes are low-growing). I was on the peak. I signed the summit register, allowed the breeze to cool me off and drank in the views to the east into Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Garnet Mountain Summit Register

Garnet Mountain Summit Register

The view from Garnet Mountain

The view from Garnet Mountain

Garnet Mountain view from 2017

In a couple of minutes I was back down.

Joshua Tree - A Short Trip

Joshua Tree - A Short Trip

Garnet Peak - Peak #18

Garnet Peak - Peak #18