Mount Islip
Description
WikipediaMount Islip ( EYE-slip) is a 8,250-foot (2,515 m) peak in the Angeles National Forest in California, United States. On a clear day the sharp, high peak provides impressive views of the Mojave Desert, the Los Angeles Basin, Santa Catalina Island, and San Clemente Island. The peak is named for George Islip, a homesteader who lived in the surrounding area during the late 19th century. It was once home to a steel fire lookout tower that was built in 1927. A remnant of the lookout site, a rock cabin, remains near the summit to this day. A trailhead for climbing Mount Islip is located at Islip Saddle, along the Angeles Crest Highway, approximately 53 miles (85 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Another trailhead is at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area, north of Azusa.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neight Thousand | 2,438 m | E 86° | 2.2 km |
| Middle Hawkins | 2,593 m | SE 116° | 2.6 km |
| Mount Hawkins | 2,677 m | E 98° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Williamson | 2,504 m | NW 330° | 3.3 km |
| Sadie Hawkins | 2,453 m | SE 137° | 3.4 km |
| Throop Peak | 2,779 m | E 81° | 3.8 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripped Nut | Spring Crag | 6c | 1.3 km |
| Loose Nut | Spring Crag | 6b | 1.3 km |
| The Bandwagon | Spring Crag | 6a+ | 1.3 km |
| Mount Up | Spring Crag | 6c+ | 1.3 km |
| An Inconvenient Roof | Crystal Lake Wall | 5b | 1.9 km |
| Clown Syndrome | Crystal Lake Wall | 5a | 1.9 km |
| Attack of the Clowns | Crystal Lake Wall | 5c | 1.9 km |
| Ghetto Heisman | Crystal Lake Wall | 5b | 1.9 km |
| Butterface | Crystal Lake Wall | 4a | 1.9 km |
| Approach Slabs | Crystal Lake Wall | 1+ | 1.9 km |
| Swayze Express | Crystal Lake Wall | 5b | 1.9 km |
| [Redacted] | Crystal Lake Wall | 5c | 1.9 km |
| The Silent Game | Crystal Lake Wall | 5c | 1.9 km |
| Incomplete/Avoid | Crystal Lake Wall | 5a | 1.9 km |
| Projekt 611 | Crystal Lake Wall | 6c+ | 1.9 km |
| Fried Chiggin Buttress | Crystal Lake Wall | 5a | 1.9 km |
| Project Adadictame | Crystal Lake Wall | 6b+ | 1.9 km |
| Dirtguy | Crystal Lake Wall | 6a+ | 1.9 km |
| Adam and Steve | Crystal Lake Wall | 5c | 1.9 km |
| Backyard Boogie | Crystal Lake Wall | 5c | 1.9 km |
| The Hideaway | Tunnel Crag | 6c | 2.4 km |
| Uncle Tom's Short Story | Tunnel Crag | 5c | 2.4 km |
| Yosemite Sam's Dinner Club Combo | Tunnel Crag | 6b | 2.4 km |
| Ignorway | Tunnel Crag | 6a | 2.4 km |
| Hip Pocket Express | Tunnel Crag | 6a | 2.4 km |