McDowell Peak

gps_hiker · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 47

Anyone hiked up McDowell Peak (4,034ft)?

I'd like to access the Peak from the East near the Dixie Mine wash area.

Appears from the topo there's a possible route near the N/S trail that leads behind the McDowells? (between DC Ranch & the Thompson Peak utility road?)

Hiked the old/rough trail down Thompson Peak into the wash and all the way to the Mine so logical next step is McDowell Peak.

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

Sounds like a good hike. I have been interested in this one myself for quite awhile.
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gps_hiker · Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 47

I think a good warmup hike for this is Thompson Peak via the old trail which on the map (you know the problems with maps Twisted Evil

) looks similar to McDowell Peak.

Suspect if you enjoy the old trail up Thompson Peak you'll like McDowell Peak? (McDowell Peak hike looks to be 11+ miles vs 9+ for Thompson)