Throop Peak, Mountain summit in San Gabriel Mountains, California, United States
Throop Peak rises to an elevation of 9,138 feet with steep slopes covered in Jeffrey Pine, Sugar Pine, Lodgepole Pine, and White Fir forest.
The peak received its name from Amos G. Throop, the founder of California Institute of Technology, formerly known as Throop College.
The mountain forms part of the Hundred Peaks Section, a collection of summits that attract mountaineers from across Southern California.
Hikers typically begin their ascent at Dawson Saddle, following an 8-mile round trip trail with an elevation gain of 2,063 feet.
From the summit, visitors can observe both the Mojave Desert and the Los Angeles Basin extending toward the Pacific Ocean.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.35043,-117.79923
Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:15
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