Just did this hike yesterday with my husband. Almost made iy to the top in time to see the Stealth B-2 Bombers. Snow and ice trails at top made descending difficult. I twisted my right knee on ice at the top. Made it to the stream near bottom in the dark and awful pain. Eventually got out safely. Thank God! Over all experience... nice hike, not much traffic, needs some clearing of brush, beautiful views. But start out early, make sure you have good hiking boots, extra clothing, gloves, beanies for head and poles and a flashlight. *Thanks for the video*
Awesome, well documented video!! Looks like a very scenic climb and descent. I can't wain until winter to hike Lukens. I would never do it in summer because I hate heat. But a clear winter day would be impeccable! I am glad you have a new post for us!
Videos are great and the gpx file is extremely helpful! I just did this to prepare for Whitney, just under 4 hours. I would not that after the rainy season, many sections are very overgrown, bordering on impassable. I still made it and had fun.
I did this hike today. Missed the post at 9:20 to Rim of the Valley Trail, and ended up at Haines Debris Basin, but that was my mistake. Very good hike overall.
Nice, yea, it's a really underrated hike, especially with everyone focusing on the 6-pack. And that's an easy turn to miss. On my first hike here I missed it too. Easy when you're cruising downhill.
Just did this for the third time today .. In no way could you couldn't say this trail doesn't suck especially when the 4 times I've done it, it's been almost worthless due to cloud clover. I'm done with the front part of the San Gabriels..Do you have any doable hikes up in the ANF that aren't ordered closed until April 2022?
Today we did this hike but on our way out we took the challenge route next time will do it back and forth 🎉
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0:24 no that's Mauna Kea in Hawaii
I did this trail to mount Lukens today and your right it’s a tough hike
I love that progression explanation of the peaks! Thank you again for the new video? I would love to see more of your adventures in the Sierras! ;)
Thank you thank you! Planning on getting some hiking in the Eastern Sierras in the next couple of months. Will post some new guides!
Awesome very excited!
Thanks again Cris.would love to see you sometime in one of the trails.
Thanks! Looking forward to doing it this fall/winter.
Just did this hike yesterday with my husband. Almost made iy to the top in time to see the Stealth B-2 Bombers. Snow and ice trails at top made descending difficult. I twisted my right knee on ice at the top. Made it to the stream near bottom in the dark and awful pain. Eventually got out safely. Thank God! Over all experience... nice hike, not much traffic, needs some clearing of brush, beautiful views. But start out early, make sure you have good hiking boots, extra clothing, gloves, beanies for head and poles and a flashlight. *Thanks for the video*
Really helpful info! Thanks for posting!
Awesome, well documented video!! Looks like a very scenic climb and descent. I can't wain until winter to hike Lukens. I would never do it in summer because I hate heat. But a clear winter day would be impeccable! I am glad you have a new post for us!
Yea, winter is a great time for this one. If you do it in the summer, leave really early so that you're wrapped before noon.
Videos are great and the gpx file is extremely helpful! I just did this to prepare for Whitney, just under 4 hours. I would not that after the rainy season, many sections are very overgrown, bordering on impassable. I still made it and had fun.
I did this hike today. Missed the post at 9:20 to Rim of the Valley Trail, and ended up at Haines Debris Basin, but that was my mistake. Very good hike overall.
Nice, yea, it's a really underrated hike, especially with everyone focusing on the 6-pack. And that's an easy turn to miss. On my first hike here I missed it too. Easy when you're cruising downhill.
Is this trail safe and wide enough to hike with your dog?
think so - I've seen lots of dogs here
Doing this tomorrow hopefully my dog can handle it
👍 have fun, worse case you turn around and hike down without summiting, still a nice time
Just did this for the third time today .. In no way could you couldn't say this trail doesn't suck especially when the 4 times I've done it, it's been almost worthless due to cloud clover. I'm done with the front part of the San Gabriels..Do you have any doable hikes up in the ANF that aren't ordered closed until April 2022?