Segment: From Horse Flats to Mt. Hillyer

Stats: From Horse Flats to Mt. Hillyer: 1.5 miles, 555′ gain.  From Mt. Hillyer to Horse Flats: 1.5 miles, 555′ loss.  Round Trip: 3.0 miles, 555′ of gain and loss.

Last Hiked: 4-21-2018

Hikes:

1. Chilao North to Mt. Hillyer Lollipop: 4.8 miles, 1,025′ of gain and loss.
2. Chilao North to Mt. Hillyer: 5.2 miles, 1015′ of gain and loss.
3. Chilao South to Mt. Hillyer Lollipop: 6.8 miles, 1345′ of gain and loss
4. Chilao South to Mt. Hillyer: 7.2 miles, 1335′ of gain and loss.
5. Three Points to Mt. Hillyer Lollipop: 8 miles, 1615′ of gain and loss
6. Three Points to Mt. Hillyer: 8.4 miles, 1605′ of gain and loss.
7. AC MM 54.10 to Mt. Hillyer Lollipop: 11.8 Miles, 2,130′ of gain and loss.

Trailhead from Horse Flats

Mt. Hillyer Trailhead from Horse Flats

Mt. Hillyer is a long summit and the Mt. Hillyer Trail runs through it and eventually descends to Rosenita Saddle.  When you see the view shown below, you’ve reached the summit.  It is worth exploring to get to spots with more dramatic views.

Summit of Mt. Hillyer

More photos of the Mt. Hillyer Trail.