Mogul Peak–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights

6 mi · ▲ 1,570 ft · 2 hr 47 min

Mogul Peak–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights is a 6-mile out-and-back near Loope, CA. The route reaches Mogul Peak at the turnaround, 3 miles in. It climbs 1,570 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 64/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi6,260 – 7,573 ft · steepest grade: 19%6.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Shaft Spur Road 38.66693, -119.70411
Nearest town Loope, CA

Directions

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Mogul Peak–Morningstar Spur B, 3 sights

6 mi · ▲ 1,570 ft · 2 hr 47 min

Elevation 6,259–7,574 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Shaft Spur Road · 38.66693, -119.70411

Weather Sep 21: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 6:59 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Shaft Spur Road, heading E.
  2. 2 miSharp left onto Morningstar Spur B, heading NW.
  3. 0.8 miBear left onto Mogul Peak Road, heading W.
  4. 0.3 miReach Mogul Peak, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 0.3 miBear right onto Morningstar Spur B, heading SE.
  6. 0.8 miSharp right onto Loope Canyon Road, heading SW.
  7. 2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 6:59 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.9 mi in (~111 min). Leave by 4:48 PM for the 6:59 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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