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Josephine Saddle is a great stopping place for a hike going up Colby Canyon (before returning down the trailhead to Angeles Crest Highway) or to take a break for a longer hike. There are great views from the saddle, a pretty nice flat area. Also at the saddle area is the top of a water tank which provides a nice place to sit and dangle one’s legs while taking in the view.
Hikes:
- Colby Canyon Trail to Josephine Saddle, 4.4 miles, 1400′ gain and loss.
- Colby Canyon Trail to Josephine Peak, 8.4 miles, 2150′ gain and loss.
- Colby Canyon Trail to Josephine Peak and Strawberry Meadow/Potrero: 14.8 miles, 3,070 of gain and loss.
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- Northern view of Josephine Saddle as seen from the trailhead leading down South Colby Canyon Trail leading to Angeles Crest Highway.
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- View Josephine Saddle Trail Trailhead leading to Josephine Peak from Josephine Saddle.
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- View of South Colby Canyon Trailhead leading to Angeles Crest from Josephine Saddle
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- View of North Colby Canyon Trailhead (leading to Strawberry Meadow and Strawberry Peak) from Josephine Saddle
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- View from north end of Josephine Saddle
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- View of water tank from the Colby Canyon Trail just below Josephine Saddle
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- View of water tank from Josephine Saddle
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- View from top back of Josephine Saddle Water Tank
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- View from top front of Josephine Saddle Water Tank
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- View from top edge of Josephine Saddle Water Tank
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- View from top edge of Josephine Saddle Water Tank
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