Islip Ridge Trail: Windy Gap to Mt. Islip [s]

Segment: Islip Ridge Trail from Windy Gap to Mt. Islip

Stats: From Windy Gap to Mt. Islip: 0.8 miles, 662′ gain. From Mt. Islip to Windy Gap: 0.8 miles, 662′ loss. Round trip: 1.6 miles, 662′ gain and loss

Last Hiked: 5-26-12

Hikes:

Islip Saddle to Mt. Islip: 6.6 miles, 1890′ gain and loss

Windy Gap is a junction connecting the Pacific Crest Trail, The Big Cienega Trail, and The Islip Ridge Trail. There are several signs and the correct path is clearly indicated.

View at Windy Gap

Windy Gap: a junction of the Pacific Crest Trail, Big Cienega Trail, and Islip Ridge Trail.

The Islip Ridge Trail also connects with the Mt. Islip Trail that connect to Little Jimmy. Head in the direction leading up.

View at junction with the Islip Ridge Trail and the Mt. Islip Trail (note: mileage on sign indicates a distance about half a mile longer than it really is). Down on the left leads to Windy Gap. Up leads to Mt. Islip