Iron Mountain | One of Southern California's Most Difficult Peak Hikes

[@waterfallmadman]

Awesome shot at 6:36. I was just tired watching this thing. Very tough. Very impressive.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Haha...thanks, dude! I was irritated at the end. I may hike it again next year, but we'll see. 😉

[@CRAFTZONE786]

I am here to experience the uniqueness of your wonderful presentation……..keep going on, my dear friend…….keep in touch…….I am always beside you……..😊💞

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thank you so much for the support. I'm happy you enjoy my work!😁

[@thetrailvagabond]

Beast of a hike! Well done!

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks a bunch! I need to get back up there again.

[@ArtSunYouTube]

You are awesome to reach the summit - Iron Mountain , one of the most difficult hikes in Southern California.👏👍🎉

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks a bunch! Even though I said I wasn't going back anytime soon, I'm thinking of doing it again in the fall.

[@lalo2641]

@@ColemanOutdoors is it by bridge to nowhere?

[@lalo2641]

@@ColemanOutdoors I done mt baldy summit

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@lalo2641 it sure is. You take a left at that bathroom 1/4 mile from the trailhead to go up to Iron. Bridge to Nowhere you just keep going straight.😁

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@lalo2641 Nicely done! Did you do this recently?

[@GruntProof]

Awesome dude! Did you see Bill out there? 😂

[@ColemanOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣...no, I stayed out of the manzanitas so he couldn't hear me coming.

[@johnburgin7478]

Heck of a climb

[@ColemanOutdoors]

I'm liking the dirt bike idea after watching again.

[@bodes11]

That hike up with the music, the war cry and Murican flag got me all sorts of amped up! Haha love it. Nice work pud

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks, dude...love you too. Glad you liked it, you come out one day and we'll do this one together.

[@Tony-vi7np]

Great job. The cactus to cloud is harder as far as elevation gain in one day almost 10,000.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks! Yeah....I knew it was, but have yet to even make an attempt. The window is sort of small and I keep missing it. Probably this fall.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

That elevation gain is a lot!! That’s definitely a good workout. That was some awesome views up top. Great job on the hike 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Haha...thanks, dude. Yeah that was a tough one. Looking back, I was just irritated that it took so long to get down to that saddle. The views were pretty sweet. I'd do it again.😋 Have a Merry Christmas, buddy!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

@@ColemanOutdoors Merry Christmas

[@Taffer-bx7uc]

Great selection of music! Reminds me of Tron! I've hiked the Bridge to Nowhere and camped there several times, but always passed up on hiking the mountain. Never thought much of it, but I have to try it.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Man, I had to go back and watch it because I had forgotten that track. You're right, sound just like Tron! I love that movie. And yeah, you have to do it at least once. Not really sure why folks go back to it multiple times a year. I'll do it again, but that are way better hikes that I do every year consistently; this is not one of them. I still haven't been back, but I may go again this year....we'll see. 😉 And Bridge to Nowhere is a fun little hike. I haven't done it in a few years. Thanks for checking out the video, buddy and I appreciate the comment!

[@tonylopes911]

I never seen someone who hated a hike so much, but the Krispy Kreme makes it well worth it. I reluctantly will have to hike this one someday, it's on my bucket list. The drone footage was awesome! Thanks for sharing your pain, Eric.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Haha...that climb down is slow and arduous. I hated it, but now that the pain and irritation has subsided, I'd definitely do it again.😁 It's a pretty cool peak. It would have been more fun to suffer with others though. Let me know if you need a support team when you dig up the courage to do it! Appreciate the props, dude!

[@vonaroz4354]

The trail was made to ruin your day 👍👍👍👍

[@ColemanOutdoors]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ain't that the truth!!

[@T1na0501]

Sweet video

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks so much!!

[@Smashycrashy]

There are hikes that are extreme and a challenge that are rewarding (I found Cactus to Clouds to be like that) but Iron Mountain is just a grind for grinds sake.

[@ColemanOutdoors]

I couldn't have said it any better myself. Kind of heard the same about C2C. Was going to try and do it before this weather we're having, looks like I've got a few months to train more.😋 Appreciate the comment, Smashy!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Nice video

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks, bud!!

[@MiguelHernandez-jb9ml]

Where is that peak on time stamp 6:50? I am trying to hike this and would like to find this view on the rock?

[@ColemanOutdoors]

So you're not at a summit when you find this rock precipice. From Heaton Saddle to the top of Iron is 2.3 miles. It's probably about a 1/3 (maybe even less) of the way down from the top and you're basically on a spur or ridge trial at that point. It'll be on your left on the way up, but much easier to see on the way down, but you can't miss it. You're pretty much still on the trail when you stop to get that amazing shot! Good luck with the hike dude! It is actually pretty nice even though I dumped on it at the end. I'll do it again this year.

[@johnburgin7478]

You just need to mount a Go Pro on a dirt bike . Easier on the knees 😁

[@ColemanOutdoors]

haha...you said it, brother!! And I better be careful with those donuts, the hiking alone is hell on my knees. I know what my new years resolution is going to be....lose the COVID weight.🤣 hey buddy, if I don't get another video up in a week...hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas.🍻

[@johnburgin7478]

@@ColemanOutdoors started to say you needed to go back to the summit to work off those sugars , carbs and gluten 😁 . Think I’d just have had set up camp at the peak and walk down in the morning. Hope you and the family have a blessed holiday season

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@johnburgin7478 hahaha....yeah, I could picture you thinking, "hmmm, that might hurt Eric's fealers. Maybe I shouldn't" Nope...that's truth right there. I should be eating a nice steak after that, not empty calorie sugar carbs!🤣

[@johnburgin7478]

@@ColemanOutdoors small fire , ribeye , a good Merlot and watch the sun set

[@ColemanOutdoors]

@@johnburgin7478 oh man...that's would be awesome!!!

[@MichalOlender]

Good stuff! Such a great hike! I've done it twice, with camera gear to film solo, and the 2nd time to film a lady that did it for the 40th time in 2 years. There will definitely be nr 3 and as light as possible! There's a video on my channel!

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Thanks, bud and glad to hear it! I know I wrote off going back, but I will get back there in 23. It really is a nice view from the summit. 40 time?!? Someone aught to let her know there's other awesome peaks to climb in ANF. ;) I'll go give you video a look. Thanks for stopping by!