Throop Peak
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| Throop Peak | |
|---|---|
 Throop Peak | |
| Elevation | 9,138 ft (2,785 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Prominence | 618 ft (188 m)[1] |
| Listing | Hundred Peaks Section[2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
| Range | San Gabriel Mountains |
| Coordinates | 34°21′02″N 117°47′58″W / 34.3505562°N 117.7995051°WCoordinates: 34°21′02″N 117°47′58″W / 34.3505562°N 117.7995051°W[3] |
| Topo map | USGS Crystal Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Trail hike, class 1[4] |
Throop (/ˈtruːp/ TROOP) is a 9,138 feet (2,785 m) peak in the Angeles National Forest. The high peak provides views of both the Mojave Desert and the Los Angeles Basin all the way to the ocean. The peak was named for Amos G. Throop, founder of Caltech, formerly called Throop College.[4]
Access
A trailhead for climbing Throop Peak is located at Dawson Saddle along the Angeles Crest Highway. The route goes through a forest of Jeffrey Pine, Sugar Pine, and the high elevation Lodgepole Pine with some White Fir.[4]
Climbing Season
The most popular seasons for climbing Throop Peak are Spring and Fall because of the cooler temperatures and easy accessibility.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Throop Peak, California". Peakbagger.com.
- ↑ "Throop Peak". Hundred Peaks Section List. Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
- ↑ "Throop Peak". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Throop Peak". United States Forest Service. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
- ↑ "Throop Peak". SummitPost.org. http://www.summitpost.org/page/152316. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
External links
- "Throop Peak". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
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