Bald Eagle Peak
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Description
The profile of this wonderful granite summit reminds some of its namesake raptor, which were once frequently sighted here.
Route 1 follows an open yucca-dotted ridgeline to the summit and sidehills on a use trail around an intermediate bump before scrambling up some easy Class 2 rock to the summit. Route 2 ascends a gully to a ridge thence to the summit. The Class 2 rock may be easier on Route 2.
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Driving route
Bakersfield approach:
Exit SR 178 at Borel Road 3 miles before reaching the town of Lake Isabella.
Turn east, then turn left toward Bodfish at 1/4 mile, and then turn right at Lake Isabella Road.
Walker Pass approach:
Drive west on SR 178 to SR 155 at Lake Isabella.
Turn left a short distance to Lake Isabella Road, then turn right (south) and drive about 3 miles to Bodfish.
Drive through the town of Bodfish on Lake Isabella Road (which becomes Caliente-Bodfish Road) for about 3.2 miles to dirt Saddle Spring Road (27S02) on the left at the very top of a grade. Note your odometer and turn left.
Drive in about 5.5 miles, where 27S02 meets the main ridge before crossing over to the south side. Park on the west side of this shallow saddle.
Hiking route
From the parking area (6060′), walk a few yards west along the ridge, find a downhill use trail to the left, follow the use trail as it descends about 10-15′ onto the south slope of the ridge, reverses direction and heads northwest contouring on the south slope of the ridge.
Hike the use trail northwest around the first bump into the saddle before the peak.
Scramble up to the summit, climbing over two main rock layers.
Driving route
Bakersfield approach:
Exit SR 178 at Borel Road 3 miles before reaching the town of Lake Isabella.
Turn east, then turn left toward Bodfish at 1/4 mile, and then turn right at Lake Isabella Road.
Walker Pass approach:
Drive west on SR 178 to SR 155 at Lake Isabella.
Turn left a short distance to Lake Isabella Road, then turn right (south) and drive about 3 miles to Bodfish.
Drive through the town of Bodfish on Lake Isabella Road (which becomes Caliente-Bodfish Road) for about 3.2 miles to dirt Saddle Spring Road (27S02) on the left at the very top of a grade. Note your odometer and turn left.
Drive in about 3.5 miles to start of a gully leading to a ridge. Park here. Room for about 3 cars. Additional parking about 100 yards further at a curve in the road.
Hiking route
From the parking spot (5271′), hike southwest up the gully to a saddle on the ridge.
Turn left and hike southeast up the ridge to the summit.
Route Notes
Special conditions: Saddle Spring Road (27S02) is seasonal. Call Greenhorn Ranger District at (760) 379-5646 for road condition information.
Additional Peak Information
Special conditions: Saddle Spring Road (27S02) is seasonal. Call Greenhorn Ranger District at (760) 379-5646 for road condition information.
Notes: The peak is in the Bodfish Piute Cypress Botanical Area. The endangered species Piute cypress, distinguishable from juniper by the soccer-ball seams on the berries, is found on north and east slopes within the Botanical Area.
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