Eagle Rest Peak

Eagle Rest Peak is in the San Emigdio Mountains within the Wind Wolves Preserve, one of many wilderness areas owned and managed by the Wildlands Conservancy. Eagle Rest is typically done as part of a two-peak, vigorous hike passing over Antimony Peak on the way. The views from the peak are spectacular; colorful geologic formations, green and pretty Cuddy Valley, Mount Pinos and other beautiful pine-forested peaks, and the San Joaquin Valley to the north. Although eagles are no longer seen here, condors sometimes are. Consider the heat carefully if hiking in the summer.

Eagle Rest Route 2 follows Antimony Route 1, which descends then climbs again to the summit on an old road once used to transport the antimony that was mined there. From there the trail descends, then over a bump and descending yet again for a final class 2 scramble to the summit, a total of 3 miles beyond Antimony. Consider stashing water along the way for your return. Prepare yourself mentally for 2900′ gain on your return in three tedious uphill sections. Route 1, much less often traveled, descends gradually down scenic San Emigdio Creek, crisscrossing across the creek multiple times on a vague use trail to a pretty meadow, before ascending steeply up a ridge 2500’ in less than 2 miles on somewhat slippery ground. Route 2 requires a high clearance vehicle, while Route 1 does not.