Old Mt Emma

Old Mt. Emma and Peak 5080

A fun winter hike - the intention was to do a loop of Old Mt. Emma, Peak 5080 and Mt. Emma, but we aborted after Peak 5080 due to being unprepared for the snow. Still a fantastic hike with great views, solitude and some fun snow sections on the ridge between Old Mt. Emma and Peak 5080. Rather than retrace our steps we left the trail at the saddle between Old Mt. Emma and Peak 5080 and headed cross country alternately following game trails and fun snow sections.

Trailhead:

3.6 miles up Mt. Emma Road from the junction of Mt. Emma Rd and Angeles Crest Highway.
Difficulty:

Easy but steep
Aesthetic Rating:

Great views of the Angeles National Forest and the Antelope Valley
Distance:

2 miles round trip to the summit of Old Mt. Emma with 1,100 ft. of elevation gain; 3.6 miles round trip if you include Peak 5080.
Type:

Dayhike