Vetter Fire Tower

April 29, 2009

If you want to get involved in volunteering in your local National Forest AND have a bug for Living History, you may want to check out the Angeles National Forest Fire Lookout Association. The organization is currently looking for volunteers for the summer to man the Vetter Mountain and Slide Mountain Lookouts. Volunteers will be [...]

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Hiking Mount Mooney and Vetter Mountain

April 10, 2007

A mid-length, easy hike to tackle two mountains on the Hundred Peaks List. Not a lot of elevation gain, but fantastic views of the San Gabriels and some of the urban areas outside the Angeles National Forest, and an historic fire tower. The Basics: – Distance: About 6.5 miles – Elevation Gain: About 1100 [...]

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