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    Frankish Peak Hike

    4.1 (9 reviews)

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    Melanie D.

    This hike is 14 miles roundtrip with 2,794' elevation gain/loss starting from the Stoddard Barrett parking lot. It's not a difficult hike, in terms of a killer incline/workout, but it does require a lot of endurance and about 6 hours of your time. The trail is fairly wide a good portion of the way with some loose rocks under foot. Some of the trail, though, does have high brush. At the turn to go up to Stoddard Peak, continue straight instead. Most of the way to Frankish Peak, the hike is actually pretty easy. It won't seem like it, but most of the way there is a pretty steady, gentle decline. It is a pretty and meandering hike to get to the peak. About a mile or so before reaching the peak, there will be an option to go right or left. Go right and continue to ascend. You will see an option to go right, around the peak to get to the top, OR, go straight up. This will be the killer portion of the hike if you choose it. And it is REALLY TOUGH! If you go this route, once you get to the top, this is not Frankish, even though it will seem like it is. In the distance a few hundred feet more, you will see another peak at about the same elevation. Continue on to reach Frankish Peak. On the return, most of the way back toward Stoddard will be at an incline. It's not a tough climb, but the distance of the hike will make it seem tougher than it really should be. Make sure to stay well hydrated. parking - adventure pass required

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    Peter L.

    Distance: 4.26 miles Elevation Gain: 1927ft Total Elevation Gain/Loss: 2014ft / -178ft Difficulty: 7/10 Here is all you need to know to get to the top of Frankish Peak. I would say after conquering Potato Mountain, this is the next hike to do. Unlike Potato Mountain, this hike does not attract very high traffic and is not as well maintained. Just the kind of trails I like. The trail head is located on the left 2200ft north from the intersection of Mountain ave and Euclid. Parking here does not require an Adventure pass. The trail starts directly north of you to the right of the yellow gate, Yes, you will be going up that. In 350 feet, the trail will level to a small clearing, Continue north east on the single track for 0.5mi. Here you will see in intersection, you will want to head EAST which is to your RIGHT. Travel on the fire road until you reach a second intersection, Here you will want to travel WEST which is LEFT. Continue for another 1000ft and you will reach a rather large clearing. Here is where the fun starts! Directly NORTH of you lies the trail that you will follow. It is for all intents and purposes a user made traffic trail; easily missed. and easier to loose. Go slow and pay attention to your surroundings. There are several places where there are rocky drops on ether side. This trail lasts for 1.07mi, at this point you will reach a fire road. Your path awaits to the EAST. Continue for roughly 1000ft and you'll have arrived at Frankish Peak. Return the way you came!.

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    Good hike good place to take photos and hang out with friends pretty cool place to look at

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    Potato Mountain

    Potato Mountain

    4.5(144 reviews)
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    My friend and I went hiking in Claremont and intended on doing the loop, but when we saw the sign…read moreleading to Potato Mountain, we decided to head up! I've only heard about this spot, but have never been so I was excited to explore. The hike is not shaded and has a steady incline, so I was grateful that it was overcast and cool most of the day. The trail is wide enough for a car to drive on, and no major rocky areas, so I would say that if you were reeeeeally ambitious and wanted to push a jogging stroller up and down, you probably could. There are occasional bikers that we passed, but otherwise just a few hikers doing this trail, much less than the number of people doing the loop, which I actually liked. With the exception of the ugly graffiti on the concrete thing at the top, we were rewarded with a beautiful view of the valley on one end, and snow capped mountains on the other end. It didn't take that long to summit ( I think it took us less than an hour each way), so if you have a couple hours for something a little more challenging than the loop, this is a good hike! Parking is available in the lot starting at $10 (Yikes!) on the weekends. Enjoy!

    First time visitor There are not bathrooms anywhere…read more There are a few (3?) trash can / compost / recycle green bins at the start of the trail There is not a designated parking area if coming on MT Baldy RD, park after the last No Stopping Any time sign (will see Angeles Forest large sign) then can park on the side of the road and forward Be aware of oncoming traffic both directions when walking to the trail head Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water, snacks It is dog friendly but tough for stroller I think based on continual incline and gravel and rocky terrain Also note air may feel thinner as you start the trail so be mindful of your breathing and take rest stops Start of trail will be walking through shaded area with tree and can hear water and as continue the pathway make your descent up As you make your way further up, there will be part to turn left or go straight to the right, head to the left to continue upward - you'll see amazing clouds surrounding the mountain and the trail continuing You'll see a pathway that curves down the hill then back up, a right triangular metal sign will indicate going the right way and almost to the end of the trail. Other markers is seeing small forms of graffiti and the name Joey tagged on things Once on top, enjoy your accomplishment and then it's primarily a down hill return Enjoy Hydrate Limited cell service pending what part of the mountain on Enjoy the birds flowers rock formation little critters that pop In and out Would certainly return to try the other routes to potato mountain

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    Potato Mountain - Plenty of potatoes brought up by other hikers.

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    Frankish Peak Hike - hiking - Updated May 2026

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