Mount Patterson in Sweetwater Mountains

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I am thinking about exploring Mount Patterson later this summer. My understanding is that this is the highest peak in CA that you can drive to.

Here is a nice video showing one route to the top.


Looking on the map I have, it appears that there are a couple different routes. I’m looking for advice on the best route to take. Has anyone been up there in the past few years?

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Did you ever make it up there? I'm headed that way tomorrow. Never been before. If I'm a good little member I'll post something, but don't hold your breath. I usually wimp out on making trip reports or videos.
 
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I have not been yet. It is in my short list of places to try and get to before winter arrives. Anything you can share after your trip would be appreciated.

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Well, it seems to have been on fire. At least there was a fire close by and the roads to it were closed. So another time, perhaps.
 
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I forgot about this thread! I did make it up there, I have no idea when it was. It was pretty cool. Extremely clear when I was there so the view was spectacular. There’s one switchback near the top that was kind of hairy for me, but I have a Tacoma double cab long bed so my wheelbase is longer than a lot of people. Other than that not an especially challenging trail as I recall. I recommend it.
 
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I forgot about this thread! I did make it up there, I have no idea when it was. It was pretty cool. Extremely clear when I was there so the view was spectacular. There’s one switchback near the top that was kind of hairy for me, but I have a Tacoma double cab long bed so my wheelbase is longer than a lot of people. Other than that not an especially challenging trail as I recall. I recommend it.
Nice! Loved the scenery