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Mt Judah Lasso Loop (Clockwise), CA
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| Hiking | 7.83 Miles |
1,434 AEG |
| | Hiking | 7.83 Miles | 5 Hrs 54 Mns | | 1.37 mph |
| 1,434 ft AEG | 10 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | Friday, 26 July 2019; This hike actually begins @The Tunnel 6 Scenic US40 Bypass Marker. After parking & walked past the marker, down an embankment to where Tunnel 6 West entrance is located (N 39° 18.999’ W 120° 19.782’). I proceeded to walk through the .4 mile tunnel & came out @ the EAST entrance, took some photos, walked back through the tunnel to the West entrance. Be sure to wear footwear that will keep your feet dry & carry a flashlight. I then hopped in my car, drove .16 miles to the parking area near the Central Shaft, got out of my car, walked .16 miles down a paved road to the Trailhead. Trailhead Coordinates: N39° 18.981' W120° 19.585'
After a short hike through vegetation & tree-covered trail, I came to the Granite face & started UP. 7 switchbacks later I'd made it above/around the Granite & entered a tree-covered well-maintained trail until I reached a sign pointing left to begin the CLOCKWISE lasso loop hike up to Mt Judah (N39° 18.367' W120° 19.373'). This part of the trail gradually gained altitude & was covered with a nice tree canopy.
Once I reached the saddle I saw Donner Peak (8,019') to the LEFT & Mt Judah Peak (8,245') on the RIGHT. From the saddle up to the Repeater was steep & included 5 switchbacks before reaching the repeater.
I then proceeded along a Ridgeline from the repeater to Mt Judah for approximately .75 miles. Lucky MEeee, Mother Nature provided me with a gentle, refreshing breeze all the while I was up on the Ridgeline. Just KNOW, it is often gusty windy up here. The views of Lake Mary, Donner Lake, & the surrounding area is as good as it gets.
Once I reached Mt Judah, I stopped to enjoy the view, took a nutrition break; the trail began to descend & I was once again on a well-maintained trail with a nice tree canopy.
The trail led me to Roller Pass Wagon Trail Historical Marker (N39° 17.627' W120° 19.226') where I enjoyed a break & some nutrition. I backtracked about .16 miles to then continue my hike along the Mt Judah loop trail (Clockwise). I hiked along the trail until I reached the junction where I began the lasso loop.
From this point on I merely retraced my track back to the trailhead & back to where I'd parked my car. |
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