Brush Mountain

Hiked: 6/27/2025
Distance: 3.7 miles round trip cross country
Summit Elevation: 7048'
Elevation Gain: 1000'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 0.8
Round trip time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Recommended water: 32 oz.
Parking/Fees: Free on San Emigdio Road
Difficulty: Easy

On the way back from San Emigdio, I parked at the intersection of 9N34 and 22W12 Blue Ridge OHV. I considered driving to Brush Mountain (HPS #115) in the Tacoma, but thought it had done more than enough work already. It took a couple of tries to park and an angle that left both roads open. About a mile down the road, I ran into some rough sections that made me glad I didn't try to drive it. The road rolled up and down, eventually leading to the remote Marian Campground. There was no one there. Not knowing any better, I started a cross country trek toward Brush Mountain. It was mostly open country, but I found the road again near the summit. The road on the right was the one to take when leaving Marian Campground. Brush at least had a good view of Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse. I followed the road partially on the way back and got a nice angle on Eagle Rest Peak. I completed six HPS peaks on this trip:

1. Frazier Mountain
2. Tecuya Peak
3. Cerro Noroestre
4. Grouse Mountain
5. San Emigdio Mountain
6. Brush Mountain

My total stats for the day: 11.5 miles, 3385' gain.
Tacoma total stats for the day: 327 miles, 13726' gain.

Parked at the OHV split

Road didn't look bad at start, but got rougher

Unnecessary, but easy cross country

Pinos, Sawmill, and Grouse

Eagle Rest Peak