Mt. Islip / Mt. Hawkins

from Islip Saddle · 6,617 ft → Mt. Hawkins 8,760 ft

Sources last read Oct 21, 10:16 PM PT · we re-check every hour
Wed, Oct 21Thu, Oct 22Fri, Oct 23
Mt. Islip
Mt. Hawkins

Can't reach

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Mt. Islip

Forecast Can't reach — Hwy 2 from the west closed 9.8 mi before trailhead

Mt. Hawkins

Forecast Can't reach — Hwy 2 from the west closed 9.8 mi before trailhead

Forecast: today's orders by end date + NWS forecast. A new order can come any time.

Mt. Islip

Can't reach forecast

6,0007,0008,000Islip Saddle6,617 ftWindy Gap7,625 ftMt. Islip8,123 ft

Field note

  • Can't drive to the trailhead on Hwy 2 from the west: closed 9.8 mi before it — SR-2 from 3.3 miles East of Newcomb's Ranch to Islip Saddle, Route 39 (Weather Related Conditions).

    Source: Caltrans lane closures · updated Dec 24, 2025, 8:01 AM · checked Oct 21, 10:16 PM

Changes vs today: none

Log route sections and sources
  1. Islip Saddle → Windy Gap · Open

    Trail: 332000.13 (Pct Dawson Saddle)

    Above 6,500 ft, snow and ice are common from late fall through spring: carry microspikes or crampons and an ice axe, and know how to use them.

    • Forecast for Oct 23: no closures or known risks
    Sources and dates (1)
    • Forecast for Oct 23: no closures or known risks in Angeles National Forest alerts. A new order can come at any time.

      Source: Angeles National Forest · updated Sep 24, 12:10 PM · checked Oct 21, 10:15 PM

  2. Windy Gap → Mt. Islip · Open

    Trail: 9W05 (Mt. Islip Trail)

    • Forecast for Oct 23: no closures or known risks
    Sources and dates (1)
    • Forecast for Oct 23: no closures or known risks in Angeles National Forest alerts. A new order can come at any time.

      Source: Angeles National Forest · updated Sep 24, 12:10 PM · checked Oct 21, 10:15 PM

Mt. Hawkins

Can't reach forecast

6,0007,0008,000Islip Saddle6,617 ftWindy Gap7,625 ftMt. Hawkins8,760 ft

Field note

Changes vs today: none

Log route sections and sources
  1. Islip Saddle → Windy Gap · Open · see Mt. Islip 01 Islip Saddle → Windy Gap ↑

  2. Windy Gap → Mt. Hawkins · Open

    Trail: 332000.13 (Pct Dawson Saddle)

    • Forecast for Oct 23: no closures or known risks

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