1.8 mi from the trailheadDeer Group Camp
Campground · California

9.7 mi out & back · 3,080 ft gain · 6,668 ft high point · Very hard
From Mount Islip Trailhead via the Silver Moccasin Trail (0.1 mi)
In Angeles National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Starting from Mount Islip Trailhead via the PCT, this 9.7-mile out and back trail passes Islip Saddle in Angeles National Forest, climbing 3,080 feet to 6,668 feet.
3,080 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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