Gillespie Volcano, Peak 1353 & Peak 1227
March 4, 2026


Early morning views of the peak, with the setting moon, plus one of the cliffs at the top


The summit knob was more than I was expecting


Summit looking west, Woolsey Peak in back


Northeast, the Buckeye Hills


Gillespie Volcano as I descend to the south


Peak 1353 as I descend off of Gillespie Volcano


Close to the base of the peak


Summit ahead


Summit rocks, Woolsey again


South, Peak 1857 in view


North, including Gillespie Volcano and much of the Arlington Valley


Peak 1227 as seen from its northwest base


Halfway up, got some interesting sun artifacts


Summit area, solar panels


West, more solar panels, Woolsey Peak


Descending down the ridge, my car is at the tip. More solar panels, a railroad track and Saddle Mountain to the right

 

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