Winston Peak

Winston Peak, photo by Kathy Wing

Winston Peak, taken from the trail, photo by Chris Waldheim

Winston Peak, photo by Google Earth

Winston Peak, Photo by Kathy Wing.

Peak Name

Winston Peak

13A

Elevation

7502

feet

Status

active

Region

North Of Angeles Crest Hwy 2

Range

San Gabriel Mountains

Nearby peaks

Winston Ridge, Mount Akawie

Location

34.3583326,-117.9353428

Description

Winston Peak is a short, pleasant hike from Angeles Crest Highway, usually paired with Winston Ridge beyond, nearby Mount Akawie, and sometimes Mount Waterman. Route 1 starts from Cloudburst Summit, and after a short distance on an old road bed, ascends the ridge to the peak. One may continue on to Winston Ridge or make a loop hike by descending the north or easier east ridge to the PCT.

Maps generated from CalTopo.com, reproduced with permission

Downloadable Maps, Files, and Guides

Route 1

Elevation Gain

500′

Navigation Difficulty

Easy

Distance

1 1/4 miles round trip cross-country

Estimated time

1 hour round trip

Route Rating

Class 1, easy

Leader Rating Required

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 19 miles to the signed Cloudburst Summit. Park at a locked gate on the left (north).

Hiking route

From the parking area (7018′), hike northwest up the hill following a dirt road. It gains the ridge and continues west.
Leave it here and follow the ridge north up to the summit.

Route Notes

Printable Route

Road Type

Paved

Google Maps Link to Trailhead

Additional Peak Information

Alternate routes: Winston Peak can be combined with Winston Ridge. Ascend from the saddle south of elevation 6903′.

Historical note: The peak is named for L.C. Winston, a Pasadena banker who died in a blizzard on a hunting trip in the mountains in 1900. He was found on nearby Winston Ridge.