Missinglink Mtn loop via S.E. ridge Off-Trail hike on 7-Nov-2026
After leaving the cars at Nash meadows parking lot we started way past 10am from Bighorn lookout. Once we finished the initial steep climb it's a pleasant walk along the gently rising s.e ridge. Eventually the faint trail intersects the main N-S ridge ,from there the summit it's a short walk away. No wind and bright sunshine made for a nice lunch break. We took the south ridge for the return, finishing with a short walk on the Gorge ck. road.
Bright orange lichens on sandstone rock
Summit .C. Marin photo
Summit shot #2
Views west from the escarpment
A steep descent of the south end of the ridge
Participants: Arnold, Francisco, Susan, Bill, Jeannette, John, Vi, Cristina, Annie, Cheryl, Andrew, Laura, Monica, Jiaping