Comments on O.C. History Roundup: Ascending Old Saddleback

Ah, thanks! Now I know where to start (if I ever ...

2009-07-20T20:56:26.494-07:00

Ah, thanks! Now I know where to start (if I ever find the time).

Kelson: If you want to park your car on National F...

2009-07-20T08:39:36.038-07:00

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.

Mike: Sounds good!

CoxPilot: We didn't see any ranger stations this time. Just a lot of antennas.

Very cool! I keep meaning to try to go up there my...

2009-07-20T00:41:46.476-07:00

Very cool! I keep meaning to try to go up there myself sometime, but I've never gotten around to looking up just how to get there. Are there any sorts of permits required, or is it a public road?

Hi Chris - Great story. It would be rather difficu...

2009-07-08T20:37:25.517-07:00

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!

Steve: About 1961, I took that same drive, and do...

2009-07-08T15:48:35.725-07:00

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.

Doug: I didn't see any fossils up there, but then ...

2009-07-07T19:48:19.933-07:00

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.)

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.

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.

I used to drive my truck up to those peaks when I ...

2009-07-07T09:39:18.861-07:00

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.

Nice article and photos, Chris! I too have been v...

2009-07-07T08:53:52.327-07:00

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.

Hmmm... I think we need to plan some group local history hikes. :-)

Great story, thanks. Saddleback is a cool place to...

2009-07-07T08:48:16.099-07:00

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.

Thanks Chris for venturing out. This appears to ha...

2009-07-07T07:48:19.286-07:00

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.
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.
Do you see any marine fossils on top?

Chris, Great set of photos from Saddleback and env...

2009-07-07T04:37:22.030-07:00

Chris, Great set of photos from Saddleback and environs. I used to hike often in that area in the 70's. Thanks so much.