Rating: Difficult. Saddle Mountain was a relatively short hike of 2.5 miles to the top (5 roundtrip) but after counting 11 switchbacks we lost track and decided it probably wasn't a good idea to count. This hike did not mess around. Right at the trail head you started climbing. The beginning of the path was a steady elevation gain - not to steep; however, when we started hitting switchback after switchback the dirt gave way to rock and chainlink fencing which was hammered into the ground for traction. The elevation gain from the parking lot to the top of Saddle Mountain is 1600+feet. The last part of the climb was the most difficult as the trail fell into a deep valley and then straight up the side of the mountain. If you look closely at the last picture you will see the trail leading from one mountain to the other on the right hand side just above the rock outcropping. Take a look at this posting as the idea of the climb is a bit more clear. Roll over the camera on the map to get an idea of what it is like to ride the crazy hike of Saddle Mountain.
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