tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post7964290841383286227..comments2024-03-22T14:59:09.847-07:00Comments on O.C. History Roundup: Ascending Old SaddlebackChris Jepsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-17948499064079317552009-07-20T08:39:36.038-07:002009-07-20T08:39:36.038-07:00Kelson: If you want to park your car on National F...Kelson: If you want to park your car on National Forest land you'll need an Adventure Pass. I got mine for $25 or so at REI, but a lot of places sell them. (A second pass is much cheaper, if you want one for another vehicle.) I don't know if they check passes for people who just drive around up there, or if it's just for parking purposes.<br /><br />Mike: Sounds good!<br /><br />CoxPilot: We didn't see any ranger stations this time. Just a lot of antennas.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-27677215310500419592009-07-08T20:37:25.517-07:002009-07-08T20:37:25.517-07:00Hi Chris - Great story. It would be rather difficu...Hi Chris - Great story. It would be rather difficult to find fossils at the top of the peak - its mostly volcanic rocks. Further down the west side there are lots of good sedimentary rocks for finding fossils - even dinosaurs! Some time we should chat about the geologic history of the OC. Cheers!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959794775395336279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-39835670097150833702009-07-08T15:48:35.725-07:002009-07-08T15:48:35.725-07:00Steve: About 1961, I took that same drive, and do...Steve: About 1961, I took that same drive, and down the other side, in my Dad's Renault Dauphine. It was a funny little car, and the french answer to the VW. However; being very light and quite responsive, it made the trip with ease. We spent about 2 hours at the ranger station at the top talking with the rangers. They seemed to really appreciate the visit.CoxPilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284076551547506117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-76931387339712215322009-07-07T19:48:19.933-07:002009-07-07T19:48:19.933-07:00Doug: I didn't see any fossils up there, but t...Doug: I didn't see any fossils up there, but then I don't begin to have your keen eye for such things. (I'm convinced that archeo and paleo folk have some kind of sixth sense.)<br /><br />Travis: That sounds good on paper, but I sure wouldn't want to make the trek back down the mountain in the dark. Again,... I'm a flatlander.<br /><br />Colleen: Local history hikes are a great idea. Email me and we'll brainstorm a little. I know others who would also be interested in such field trips.Chris Jepsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-90184369363924513672009-07-07T09:39:18.861-07:002009-07-07T09:39:18.861-07:00I used to drive my truck up to those peaks when I ...I used to drive my truck up to those peaks when I lived in OC, and then would drive down the other side to the I-15, and could still see the rattlers Chinigchinich kept there.Steve Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254867681706917705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-19414237816707418812009-07-07T08:53:52.327-07:002009-07-07T08:53:52.327-07:00Nice article and photos, Chris! I too have been v...Nice article and photos, Chris! I too have been venturing into the outdoors to experience our local history a bit more, with hikes to Robber's Peak and Holy Jim.<br /><br />Hmmm... I think we need to plan some group local history hikes. :-)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829017881241274492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-40602040328099713842009-07-07T08:48:16.099-07:002009-07-07T08:48:16.099-07:00Great story, thanks. Saddleback is a cool place to...Great story, thanks. Saddleback is a cool place to explore right in our own backyard. Go up for a sunset view next time, you won't regret it.Travishttp://www.friendsforfullertonsfuture.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-48330324083237564262009-07-07T07:48:19.286-07:002009-07-07T07:48:19.286-07:00Thanks Chris for venturing out. This appears to ha...Thanks Chris for venturing out. This appears to have been an outstanding field trip. I am really big into documenting and photographing bench marks. Glad you photographed this historical Bench Mark. <br />Our family did the same trip in 4th of July 1977. When we got to the top, there was a crowd of boys scouts. Good memories.<br />Do you see any marine fossils on top?Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849125942236758633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-59032369055353929712009-07-07T04:37:22.030-07:002009-07-07T04:37:22.030-07:00Chris, Great set of photos from Saddleback and env...Chris, Great set of photos from Saddleback and environs. I used to hike often in that area in the 70's. Thanks so much.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297100028727512615noreply@blogger.com