Mt. La Bare

0.35 miles.
A short hike to a great view of the valley

Mt. La Bare is an unassuming little hill northeast of Indian Rock above the Shotgun Range, but it offers the closest overlook across the valley – a sweeping panorama that takes in most of the camp. It was named in 1980 in honor of John La Bare, the longtime Director of Camping for the Orange County Council. Scouts have been climbing to the top since the 1970s, but the first trail up the mountain was not cut until 1982.

The trailhead is located along the old trail to Indian Rock, about 100 yards from the storage building on the Weatherby Shotgun Range. Access to this trail must be cleared in advance with the Shotgun range staff.

The trail follows a tiny creek up the side of the hill, finally reaching the ridgeline. A turn to the left takes you to the peak – 4,980 feet. The best view of camp is from the western edge of the peak, where the entire valley is visible. But don’t miss the views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains and down Agua Caliente Canyon towards Palomar Mountain.

View from Mt. LaBare, 1980

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