Scramble: Hawkins Mtn

Route: Follow the Big Boulder Creek trail south (USGS shows the first part as an old road). At about 3,600 ft the trail turns southeast. Go about that same distance until the trail crosses the major southwest flowing creek. Cross the creek and leave the trail. Ascend ridge to Point 5202 and continue up to the summit. From the top, either descend the same route, or follow the west ridge to the saddle at 6,000 ft and drop down the west side to the old 4X4 road. Follow its switchbacks down the valley.

Technical Rating: Class 2

Scramble Gear: helmet, ice ax, crampons, etc. not required

Distance: 7 miles round-trip

Elevation gain: 3,700 feet

Pace: ~1,000 feet of elevation gain per hour

Duration: ~4 hour ascent and ~3 hour descent

Permit: NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass

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