yosemite4 - Jun 25, 2020 10:06 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Hike in the spirit of Frank
Was honored to have co-led HPS hikes with Frank. His great sense of humor kept the group going in sleet and snow, no matter how arduous the hike. This summit was a lovely choice for his namesake. When you hike it, wish him well.
socalpeakbagger - Oct 10, 2016 2:27 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2016
PV Ridge 5 peak day
Final peak of the day, found a faint trail coming down from Williamson that leads across and then down a ridge to the saddle towards Goodykoontz...took the super steep talus scree down to Burkhart Trail to make it a 5 peak loop.
dgrutherford - Apr 17, 2013 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2012
3 of 3
Williamson - Pallett - Goodykoontz
klotito - Jul 6, 2011 12:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2011
5 peak day
5 peak out and back hitting Mt. Williamson, Goodykoontz Peak, Pallett Mountain, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge (Pallett BM). I couldn't find the use-trail leading to Goodykoontz from bump 8160' so I just climbed down the (rather steep) slope towards the ridge. Once on the ridge, the route is rather clear and is even marked with orange blazes that looked pretty fresh.
If you're heading to Pallett after Goodykoontz, there is something of a trail starting from the Goodykoontz/8160' saddle that runs parallel to and eventually crosses a small branch of Little Rock Creek, which had a decent flow going on. At the crossing, another faint trail climbs up to a saddle where it meets the main use trail running between Williamson and Pallet. This option was clearly preferable to climbing back up to bump 8160' then down again!
cab - Jun 27, 2011 11:04 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
From Islip Saddle
Out and back from Islip Saddle tagging Williamson, Goodykoontz, Pallett, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge along the way.
Robb - Jul 10, 2009 1:27 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2008
Double header
Grabbed Williamson and Goodykoontz today. Nice hike, and great views.
bechtt - Oct 19, 2008 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
Tougher than expected
Ascended via Mt Williamson and descended via a modified Route 2 that stays outside the frog box. The last part was the hardest as traversing the steep hillside of Williamson to remain frog free and get back to the PCT wasn't very much fun. With Coco the Dog.
Part of a five peak day with an HPS group. Great area of the San Gabriels.
David Rosenberg - Nov 25, 2007 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
Fun Ridge Action
With the frog closure, it is a very round-about way to go but still enjoyable. Can be combined, with a car shuttle, for a Pleasant View Ridge loop.
theronmoon - Nov 19, 2007 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2005
Very Nice Hike!
Took the ridge from Williamson to 8160 then over to Goody, and then out the canyon bottom which is now closed. Hiked this peak right before in was voted to be listed on HPS. Really liked this remote area.
Travis_ - Nov 19, 2007 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2007
yosemite4 - Jun 25, 2020 10:06 am Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2006
Hike in the spirit of FrankWas honored to have co-led HPS hikes with Frank. His great sense of humor kept the group going in sleet and snow, no matter how arduous the hike. This summit was a lovely choice for his namesake. When you hike it, wish him well.
socalpeakbagger - Oct 10, 2016 2:27 am Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2016
PV Ridge 5 peak dayFinal peak of the day, found a faint trail coming down from Williamson that leads across and then down a ridge to the saddle towards Goodykoontz...took the super steep talus scree down to Burkhart Trail to make it a 5 peak loop.
dgrutherford - Apr 17, 2013 4:46 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2012
3 of 3Williamson - Pallett - Goodykoontz
klotito - Jul 6, 2011 12:41 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2011
5 peak day5 peak out and back hitting Mt. Williamson, Goodykoontz Peak, Pallett Mountain, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge (Pallett BM). I couldn't find the use-trail leading to Goodykoontz from bump 8160' so I just climbed down the (rather steep) slope towards the ridge. Once on the ridge, the route is rather clear and is even marked with orange blazes that looked pretty fresh.
If you're heading to Pallett after Goodykoontz, there is something of a trail starting from the Goodykoontz/8160' saddle that runs parallel to and eventually crosses a small branch of Little Rock Creek, which had a decent flow going on. At the crossing, another faint trail climbs up to a saddle where it meets the main use trail running between Williamson and Pallet. This option was clearly preferable to climbing back up to bump 8160' then down again!
cab - Jun 27, 2011 11:04 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2011
From Islip SaddleOut and back from Islip Saddle tagging Williamson, Goodykoontz, Pallett, Will Thrall, and Pleasant View Ridge along the way.
Robb - Jul 10, 2009 1:27 pm Date Climbed: May 31, 2008
Double headerGrabbed Williamson and Goodykoontz today. Nice hike, and great views.
bechtt - Oct 19, 2008 7:49 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2008
Tougher than expectedAscended via Mt Williamson and descended via a modified Route 2 that stays outside the frog box. The last part was the hardest as traversing the steep hillside of Williamson to remain frog free and get back to the PCT wasn't very much fun. With Coco the Dog.
Travis_ - Nov 1, 2008 12:18 am
Re: Tougher than expectedyeah right, you went right thru the frog zone didn't ya??? :)
mdougherty - Jul 18, 2008 6:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
Fun hikePart of a five peak day with an HPS group. Great area of the San Gabriels.
David Rosenberg - Nov 25, 2007 4:36 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
Fun Ridge ActionWith the frog closure, it is a very round-about way to go but still enjoyable. Can be combined, with a car shuttle, for a Pleasant View Ridge loop.
theronmoon - Nov 19, 2007 6:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2005
Very Nice Hike!Took the ridge from Williamson to 8160 then over to Goody, and then out the canyon bottom which is now closed. Hiked this peak right before in was voted to be listed on HPS. Really liked this remote area.
Travis_ - Nov 19, 2007 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Nov 18, 2007
Climbed via Route 2Combined with Mount Williamson, beautiful day.