Gardner Peak. Moderately Strenuous  About 7 miles with an elevation gain of about 1800 feet.  The hike starts near the guard shack going into the recreation area. After climbing steeply in desert-like terrain, we will reach a truly alpine area. The hike terminates short of Gardner Peak because there is a downhill area and then a very steep climb through a heavily wooded area to reach the peak itself.

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