Mount Lewis

Mount Lewis, taken from Hawkins Area, photo by Kathy Wing

Mount Lewis, taken from Dawson Saddle, photo by Chris Waldheim

Mount Lewis, taken from Hawkins Area, Photo by Kathy Wing.

Peak Name

Mount Lewis

13G

Elevation

8396

feet

Status

active

Region

North Of Angeles Crest Hwy 2

Range

San Gabriel Mountains

Nearby peaks

Location

34.3719442,-117.8058944

Description

Mount Lewis is a quick hike that can be added on at the end of a Throop Peak, Mount Baden Powell or other local peak day. It was named after the first Superintendent of Yosemite National Park who had worked in the San Gabriels in the early 1900’s

Route 1 describes the only way up and down Mount Lewis. The 1 mile round trip is a quick climb up a lightly used trail. The Jeffrey pines mentioned in the write up were mostly destroyed by a fire, but the views from the top are still worth the quick effort.

Maps generated from CalTopo.com, reproduced with permission

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Route 1

Elevation Gain

500′

Navigation Difficulty

Easy

Distance

1 mile round trip on use trail

Estimated time

1/2 hour round trip

Route Rating

Class 1, easy

Leader Rating Required

“O”, normal conditions

Driving route

From the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2), drive north on Angeles Crest Highway 9.5 miles to Angeles Forest Highway. Keep straight.
Continue about 4.5 miles to the junction with the Mount Wilson Road at the Red Box Ranger Station. Keep straight.
Continue 30.5 miles to Dawson Saddle. There is a highway maintenance building on the left (north) side of the road, and the road starts downhill at this point. Park here.

Hiking route

From the parking area (7901′), the trail to Lewis starts up a steep bank adjacent to the west side of the maintenance building.
Hike up it to the top of a ridge and then continue north along the ridge to the summit.

Route Notes

Printable Route

Road Type

Paved

Google Maps Link to Trailhead

Additional Peak Information

Natural historical note: A fine forest of Jeffrey pines provides shade all the way. There are excellent views of the Antelope Valley from the summit area.