Jun 22, 2017 — This long hike through some of the taller, but more remote, peaks of the San Gabriels offers some great views and solitude. Along the initial traverse, the route summits Mt. Williamson, Pallett Mountain, Will Thrall Peak, and Pleasant View Ridge. Starting from the Islip Saddle Trailhead, head up the Pacific Crest Trail until you leave the PCT to reach Mt. Williamson. From here, follow a use trail, still easy to follow along the ridge, to Pallett Mountain and then down to the Burkhart Saddle. We returned to the Burkhart Saddle after first continuing along the steepest section of the ridge to summit Will Thrall Peak, and then farther to the Pleasant View Ridge summit. Follow the Burkhart Trail south until it intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail again and follow the PCT to the Angeles Crest Highway. From here, you can either follow the road back, or get some more elevation gain and keep off the road by taking the PCT almost all the way back up to the summit of Mt. Williamson (the first junction of the day) and follow the PCT back down to the trailhead.
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