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

I did this hike last month in April. We were lucky to do it with good weather. Also, we started this hike from the northern side where the Stoddard Peak trailhead is located. We started the hike early too, which always helps with a hike of this distance. We started at 5 AM and hiked to Stoddard Peak which is a beautiful and pretty easy hike. We then continued on the main trail south toward Frankish Peak. I have to be honest and admit that I had never heard of this trail until the weak before when I got the invite from one of my hiker friends to join a group of hikers to do this one. We hiked for another 2.5 miles and then reached an area where there are some connected trails and this area was beautiful and we didn't encounter any hikers/mountain bikers during the first half of this hike. At this point we had to make a decision to take a trail way out to the east that looked to be a longer route to Frankish Peak or what looked like a more direct, steeper trail to the peak. We opted for the shorter route...problem was it looked like a trail on the map and looked like it may have actually been a trail at one time but this trail has not been maintained or used by the looks of it in may years. We had to walk through sharp shrubbery and even had to get on our hands and knees and crawl under the brush for portions of the last mile to the peak...most of this last mile was also rather steep. We were also a bit disappointed to not find anything that officially looked like we were at the top of Frankish Peak. We stayed for a while on what looked like the peak according to the map and we also made our way to another high flat area nearby where we found a box with some hiking stickers that might indicate that was the peak. On the way back, we took the longer trail that was better maintained and not as hard Distance- from the Stoddard trailhead to Stoddard Peak and Frankish Peak and back to the parking lot was about 14 miles Duration- I would estimate it to take around 7 to 8 hours of your time including time to eat, take pictures, etc... Difficulty- hard not necessarily due to the overall elevation gain but mainly due to the pieces of steep, rocky stretches and the overall length of 14 miles read more

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EASY TO MISS, it's not far past the Mountain Ave and Euclid Ave intersection but if you keep going past that intersection on Mountain the trial head is UNMARKED on your RIGHT hand side JUST PAST the water tower! the trial head starts with a STEEP hill with a bunch of broken bricks (which is to the left of a yellow gate). you can park in the dirt area to the side of the road the hike is short but ALL INCLINE, and at some points we had to use our hands just a little to brace ourselves onto the rocks. we weren't able to reach the END of the trial because the wind started blowing so hard it was no longer safe to hike, but we were at the top! views aren't that amazing but it was definitely worth the uphill work out NOTE: don't get confused with the 2 yellow gates BEFORE the water tower because they aren't it! read more

Frankish Peak Hike - At the top where it was super windy! - Hiking Near Me - Upland, California

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 read more

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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!. read more

Frankish Peak Hike - Google Earth Elevation Profile - Hiking Near Me - Upland, California

A little steep at times. had to turn back cause of the weather, going back down was something i didnt plan. had to take my time going back down read more

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For a free small-scale hike close to town, this is my go-to. The trailhead is easy to miss, the trail easier still to lose. Google it before starting off, and don't have your heart set on making it to Frankish Peak itself (a small summit just below Ontario Peak). It's easy to lose your way, but this area is so heavily roaded you can afford to get a bit lost. Consider it a small-scale adventure... you'll find some remote-feeling overlooks no matter what happens, and some definite steep climbs. The trailhead is on your right 0.4 miles past where Euclid and Mountain join. There is a yellow gate in a small turnoff, and the trail winding steeply to the left of that gate. Make your way up the trail until you hit a fire road. Turn right, then left at the next fire road about 0.1 miles later. At the end of that road head straight up a shoddy herdpath, continuing until you're sick of climbing. No parking fee -- the trailhead is not yet in the National Forest. As always, when hiking in remote areas, be aware of the weather, fire risk, and other hazards. Take precautions such as bringing a map, compass, GPS, etc, to avoid getting too lost. read more

Tip: When you park (see other reviews), don't go under the yellow gate (I accidentally did based off a previous review, that's the wrong direction) but be sure to take the super steep road that goes straight up from where you parked (just left of the yellow gates)... don't worry it kinda levels off a little bit. If you need a quick hike that is uncrowded, single track and pretty darn steep but beautiful and well worth it, this is a good one. Great adventure hike! read more

To get to the trailhead: when Euclid and Mountain Ave merge into Mountain Ave, drive .4 miles. Just past the water tank on the right. Park there, no Adventure pass required. The trailhead is to the left of the yellow gate. The hike is good interval training. Steep, flat, steep, flat, steep, etc. there is NO Shade. It's not especially pretty, but there is a good view of the basin. If you want a nice hike with trees and mountains, Baldy Notch is close and about the same time wise. It's not as difficult either. This hike was great exercise and I'm glad I did it... but I won't do it a second time. read more