ericnoel - Oct 13, 2022 6:45 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2022
Patterson
Drove to the top in my jeep.
Dundeel - Aug 9, 2022 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2022
Hike not Drive
I tried to drive my Tundra up 115. Rain had wetted down badly eroded and slippery clay and I almost wound up on my side around 9840 ft. Powered back out and was able to get clear of the road around 9600 ft and hiked from there. If the track had been completely dry, I think I could have driven the summit.
T. White - Aug 1, 2020 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2020
Fantastic route!
Did this peak for DPS qualification, but it is truly worth it on its own merits... the Sweetwaters are an area of outstanding natural beauty. Walked up from Lobdell, met a father and son doing a butterfly survey for Stanford who were heading down in a truck, then met a Jeep convoy at the upper crossroads who kindly transported me to the summit, the Montague Mine, and finally back to Lobdell. Was a ton of fun to ride with those folks... can easily see why the routes up here are popular! Was pretty hot, and to the amazement of the group, almost no wind at all.
ScarsPapa - Oct 20, 2019 1:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2019
Super fun Jeep run
Summited via Jeep Rubicon from Lobdell Lake and looped over through Belfort back to NV 338 back to Bridgeport.
It was SUPER windy, estimated over 55 mph gusts from about 10,500 feet and above, enough to nearly knock me down backwards and I'm 6'1" 240 lbs.
The route was HELLA fun!!@
gesso - May 29, 2018 3:25 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2018
Hiked from Mt. Patterson sign at creek near Lobdell Lake
We were completely alone on memorial day weekend.
Mud lower down and decent snow drifts higher up. Anymore snow and route finding would have been pretty challenging.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2017 2:38 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2017
Hiked up from the new Patterson sign (north east of Lobdell Lake), and tagged the north west summit on the way back. Thunderstorms in the area, but not on Patterson.
scgrant - Dec 6, 2016 10:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2016
Mt Patterson
Hiked up from Lobdell Lake. This proved to be a bit of an effort as I had done Middle Sister earlier in the day. Enjoyable hike and killer views from the top.
Deb - Oct 14, 2016 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2016
South Slope from Wheeler
Tried my best to stay off of the road so I didn't feel cheesy. Sure could have continued my drive to the top, but that wasn't the point of the day...needed to exercise even with sprained ankle. Easy cross-country trek from Wheeler (I didn't step on any grasses). Quite windy and barren...quiet until 5 ATVs showed up.
cab - Oct 2, 2016 5:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2016
Drive Up
Drove to the summit. Road isn't too bad but you need 4wd and high clearance. Super windy that day.
tdoughty - Jan 26, 2015 7:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2014
rode a dirt bike to just below the summit, got off and hiked the rest of the way to the top.
jdmorehouse - Jun 16, 2014 1:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2014
Roads Are Open
People drive to the summit, which is a truly sucky thing to do. There is ample evidence that ATVs drive through and over closed roads or anywhere else they can, ruining the fragile soil/vegetation and leaving long lasting scars. This is an outstandingly beautiful place. What is wrong with these people?
citadel07 - May 13, 2014 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2013
Drove to the top
With a 2wd
calipidder - Aug 4, 2013 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
Via Boulder Flat
Drove the Tundra up to Belfort via Sweetwater ranch (4x4 only). Parked at dried pond and dayhiked the peaks. Saw no other hikers, just atvs and dirtbikes. Meh. But the rocks and terrain is out of this world, almost alien. Feels like mars or the moon.
Literally drove the 4X track right to the flag on the summit. Awesome views.
cdog - May 28, 2013 9:49 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
spring hike
Had a nice hike with Amy and the dogs up the west side. We were able to drive partway up the ridge above and east of Lobdell Lake, which resulted in a round-trip hike of around 7 miles. Did see a few atvs & motorcycles on the summit, who had come up from the south via Wheeler Peak. Seems like spring conditions make for a quieter experience, since the snow keeps some of the vehicles away. Amazing views for sure.
McCannster - Oct 18, 2012 6:47 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2012
Four wheeled to summit
Really cool mountain and range. The summit area is very barren. Driving up this mountain I imagine is way more fun than hiking the road. Bluebird views, cold wind, and a little snow on the upper slopes.
ericnoel - Oct 13, 2022 6:45 pm Date Climbed: Oct 13, 2022
PattersonDrove to the top in my jeep.
Dundeel - Aug 9, 2022 5:49 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2022
Hike not DriveI tried to drive my Tundra up 115. Rain had wetted down badly eroded and slippery clay and I almost wound up on my side around 9840 ft. Powered back out and was able to get clear of the road around 9600 ft and hiked from there. If the track had been completely dry, I think I could have driven the summit.
T. White - Aug 1, 2020 6:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2020
Fantastic route!Did this peak for DPS qualification, but it is truly worth it on its own merits... the Sweetwaters are an area of outstanding natural beauty. Walked up from Lobdell, met a father and son doing a butterfly survey for Stanford who were heading down in a truck, then met a Jeep convoy at the upper crossroads who kindly transported me to the summit, the Montague Mine, and finally back to Lobdell. Was a ton of fun to ride with those folks... can easily see why the routes up here are popular! Was pretty hot, and to the amazement of the group, almost no wind at all.
ScarsPapa - Oct 20, 2019 1:14 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2019
Super fun Jeep runSummited via Jeep Rubicon from Lobdell Lake and looped over through Belfort back to NV 338 back to Bridgeport.
It was SUPER windy, estimated over 55 mph gusts from about 10,500 feet and above, enough to nearly knock me down backwards and I'm 6'1" 240 lbs.
The route was HELLA fun!!@
gesso - May 29, 2018 3:25 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2018
Hiked from Mt. Patterson sign at creek near Lobdell LakeWe were completely alone on memorial day weekend.
Mud lower down and decent snow drifts higher up. Anymore snow and route finding would have been pretty challenging.
gimpilator - Dec 20, 2017 2:38 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2017
PattersonYep
jdmorehouse - Jul 19, 2017 8:59 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2017
2nd AscentHiked up from the new Patterson sign (north east of Lobdell Lake), and tagged the north west summit on the way back. Thunderstorms in the area, but not on Patterson.
scgrant - Dec 6, 2016 10:01 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2016
Mt PattersonHiked up from Lobdell Lake. This proved to be a bit of an effort as I had done Middle Sister earlier in the day. Enjoyable hike and killer views from the top.
Deb - Oct 14, 2016 1:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2016
South Slope from WheelerTried my best to stay off of the road so I didn't feel cheesy. Sure could have continued my drive to the top, but that wasn't the point of the day...needed to exercise even with sprained ankle. Easy cross-country trek from Wheeler (I didn't step on any grasses). Quite windy and barren...quiet until 5 ATVs showed up.
cab - Oct 2, 2016 5:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2016
Drive UpDrove to the summit. Road isn't too bad but you need 4wd and high clearance. Super windy that day.
tdoughty - Jan 26, 2015 7:55 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2014
slipperyon the drive out in the rain
youngclimer123 - Jul 27, 2014 2:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
almost easyrode a dirt bike to just below the summit, got off and hiked the rest of the way to the top.
jdmorehouse - Jun 16, 2014 1:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2014
Roads Are OpenPeople drive to the summit, which is a truly sucky thing to do. There is ample evidence that ATVs drive through and over closed roads or anywhere else they can, ruining the fragile soil/vegetation and leaving long lasting scars. This is an outstandingly beautiful place. What is wrong with these people?
citadel07 - May 13, 2014 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2013
Drove to the topWith a 2wd
calipidder - Aug 4, 2013 8:26 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013
Via Boulder FlatDrove the Tundra up to Belfort via Sweetwater ranch (4x4 only). Parked at dried pond and dayhiked the peaks. Saw no other hikers, just atvs and dirtbikes. Meh. But the rocks and terrain is out of this world, almost alien. Feels like mars or the moon.
bennovak - Jul 20, 2013 11:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2013
Drive upLiterally drove the 4X track right to the flag on the summit. Awesome views.
cdog - May 28, 2013 9:49 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2013
spring hikeHad a nice hike with Amy and the dogs up the west side. We were able to drive partway up the ridge above and east of Lobdell Lake, which resulted in a round-trip hike of around 7 miles. Did see a few atvs & motorcycles on the summit, who had come up from the south via Wheeler Peak. Seems like spring conditions make for a quieter experience, since the snow keeps some of the vehicles away. Amazing views for sure.
McCannster - Oct 18, 2012 6:47 pm Date Climbed: Oct 18, 2012
Four wheeled to summitReally cool mountain and range. The summit area is very barren. Driving up this mountain I imagine is way more fun than hiking the road. Bluebird views, cold wind, and a little snow on the upper slopes.
danomike - Jul 24, 2011 10:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2011
Good day for a hikeWent up with a group that also traversed to Wheeler as well. This could be a cool place to ski in the winter if approached from the east.
hgrapid - Jul 24, 2011 1:10 pm Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2011
Hiked with Wheeler PeakHiked with Wheeler Peak. We had a group of 12 or so on the hike. About 10 did Wheeler Peak.