Iron Mountain (8007)
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| Iron Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 8,007 feet (2,441 m) |
| Location | California, USA |
| Range | San Gabriel Mountains |
| Prominence | 687 feet (209 m) |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Topo map | USGS Mount San Antonio |
| Easiest route | hike |
Iron Mountain (8,007 feet (2,441 m)) is a remote peak located in California's San Gabriel Mountains. Also called Iron Mountain #1 or Big Iron, it was originally called Sheep Mountain by the early miners in San Gabriel Canyon because of the large bands of bighorn sheep that roamed the slopes. The U.S. Geological Survey, which mapped the San Gabriels in the 1890s, ignored the local designation and gave it its present name. According to Will Thrall there was once a USFS plan to change the name back to Sheep in 1940.
Climbing statistics:
- Distance: 14 miles round trip on trail and cross-country
- Gain: 7,200' (2,194 m) total, 6,600' (2,012 m) out plus 600' (183 m) on return
- Time: 10-12 hours round trip
- Rating: Class 1, very strenuous
[edit] References
- Iron Mountain. Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
- Mount San Antonio (Old Baldy) cell. PeakList.org. Retrieved on 2007-09-12.
[edit] External links
- Iron Mountain (8007) is at coordinates Coordinates:
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