Mount Lawlor
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Mount Lawlor was originally called Little Strawberry Peak, but when it was officially named Mount Lawler after a prominent citizen hiker at the time, it was misspelled and that error still lives on today. Mount Lawlor is a great add on peak on your way to or from Strawberry Peak. Its south ridge is probably the steepest trail in the Angeles Forest and should not be underestimated up or down.
Route 1 leaves Red Box and takes the Strawberry Peak trail up to a saddle where a hard right turn takes you up a reasonably steep trail to the peak. Route 2 uses the unreasonably steep fire cut that goes straight up to the peak. This is a hands-on climb to keep from slipping. Mount Lawlor can also be added on as a third peak after Josephine and Strawberry for an adventurous car shuttle hike.
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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. Park here.
Hiking route
From the parking area (4600′), hike east along Angeles Crest Highway for 100′, and go up the dirt road on the left (2N46) for about 3/4 mile to a trail junction on the left.
Turn left and follow the trail about 1/4 mile to the top of a ridge coming up from Red Box Divide. Continue on the trail around the flanks of Lawlor to the saddle between Lawlor and Strawberry (5200’+).
Turn right and climb east up the ridge on a use trail to the summit.
Driving route
See Driving Route 1.
Hiking route
From the parking area (4600′), hike east along Angeles Crest Highway for 100′, and go up the dirt road on the left (2N46) for about 3/4 mile to a trail junction on the left.
Turn left and follow the trail about 1/4 mile to the top of a ridge coming up from Red Box Divide.
Leave the trail here and climb the steep ridge up to the summit. This ridge is very steep and very loose. A high degree of care is required on this section.
Route Notes
Note: HPS policy requires the possession and use of a climbing helmet on Class 3 terrain or where the hazard of rockfall is present.
Additional Peak Information
Alternate routes: The peak can be climbed from Barley Flats, by following the firebreak west along the ridge. This route is overgrown and very brushy at several points.
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