Passes south of Four Gables?

[Sierra Miguel]

over Four Gables Pass then south of the crest that is west of Hanging Valley, more or less straight down to Lower Horton

We'll actually probably go right up Peak 12808 to Four Gables, instead. Supposedly all class 2.

[mike999]

Not a bad idea. I've never been to the top of Four Gables anyway...I can add it to my off-the-run peaks list. From staring at caltopo the route to Hanging Valley then down the switchbacks to Horton seems like a lot of possibly unnecessary trail time, and a TON of unnecessary elevation loss - something that would be grinding away in the back of my mind on Day 2.

I find I spend a lot of time puzzling over details before each trip, and the details are usually obvious once they're staring back at you.

[mike999]

Sierra Miguel, We go in August 15th and come out Aug 22. If that's before you go I will post info on 12808 etc asap when I get back.

[seejay317]

We just did it a few days ago. It's doable, but lots of talus on the approach. If we were heading back, I think we'd just go over Paiute Pass instead. Full report here: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15062