Comments on: Hiking Mishe Mokwa Trail to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:51:22 +0000

Modern Hiker,

Did you ever hike the Boney Mtn. trail? I’ve looked through your blog (albeit not extensively) to see if you reviewed it, but I didn’t find any write-ups. In addition to the great scenery, it’s as nice a workout as the Santa Monica’s offer, although the trail on the second half gets a little treacherous.

What I want to know is this: Is there a trail from the Boney peak that connects with the Mishe Mokwa trail, thereby going all the way to Sandstone Peak? I don’t know if you, or any of the readers know where to find it. I’ve looked around all four times I’ve hiked up Boney, and the once that I hiked Mishe Mokwa, but I never found a path.

And btw, great blog. I hiked La Jolla Canyon/Valley last week, inspired by your write-up. I’ve been hiking these hills for years, but it’s great to have this source for new adventures. Thanks!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:35:27 +0000

Aye, .gdb is the “Garmin Datatbase File” used with the Garmin Mapsource Software. Gracias to Modern Hiker for your speedy reply and to Ze, as GPS Babel converted and opened the document successfully! Thanks to both of you!

By: Zé

Zé — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:51:13 +0000

.gdb is a Garmin file. Dave, you should try using GPS Babel to convert to .gdb if you desire, it’s a very handy program.

By: Modern Hiker

Modern Hiker — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:37:57 +0000

Dave, I’ve never seen that file extension before. GPX is industry standard for GPS units and programs. Which program are you using?

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:12:56 +0000

Bummer. “C:\Users\Dave\Downloads\mishemokwa.gpx could not be imported.” Any ideas as to how to fix this problem? Or could you send the original as a “.gdb” file? Headed there Saturday or Sunday. Thanks!

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By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:46:33 +0000

Love this site! Got a question – can anyone help ID the rock formation in the following link? I believe it is Boney Bluff, slightly southwest of Sandstone Peak. But I’m not that familiar with the area. http://wildrye.com/?p=1484

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By: Zé

Zé — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:53:41 +0000

Really nice hike. Mishe Mokwa trail is nicer than the Sandstone Peak trail, but I liked making a loop out of it (as is usually suggested). Sandstone Peak is nice, but I think exploring the other ‘peaklets’ (especially Exchange Peak and Tri-Peaks) are even better. Balanced Rock is mesmerizing; I need to go back and head over to that area for a better investigation of how stable it is!

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:56:52 +0000

This is undoubtedly my favorite SoCal hike, and I do it every year. Baldy and San G are great, but they take too much effort, whereas with Sandstone Peak I can wake up at a comfortable hour (in the SFV), do the loop hike and the Tri-Peaks spur, and still have time for a bite to eat at Neptune’s Net down on the PCH at Yerba Buena.

FYI, the Tri-Peaks Trail was once so overgrown as to be impassable, but on my last hike here, in Spring 2009, it had clearly been recently maintained, and is now in great shape, though just a bit steep. I haven’t been able to find the “secret” trail from Tri-Peaks to Boney Mountain, but I guess I could just bushwhack anywhere from Tri-Peaks, as nearby Boney Peak is obvious.