Scorpion Mountain via Johnson Ridge Trail #1067

Follow a fading and sometimes rough trail along Johnson Ridge on a lonesome trek out to dazzling wildflower meadows set against ever-more enormous views of countless peaks and mountaintops. While it’s a rough and tumble journey to reach these truly impassive views, it’s well worth the effort and because this often-overlooked hike doesn’t get a lot of traffic, you’re likely to have the summit all to yourself.

This can be a challenging hike. The elevation gain is not insignificant, especially with all the ups and downs. While not an ideal hike for the whole family, many hikers should be able to navigate the sometimes rough trail to the top. The amazing views Scorpion Mountain offers are more than worth the extra workout. The lengthy drive down forest roads keeps this hike a little under the radar, so don’t expect to be sharing the views with a lot of company.

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