Second Hamongog Tr. #200


(Trail highlighted in light blue)

Second Hamongog Tr. #200: 1.5 mi Moderate
The Second Hamongog Tr. heads Northwest out of First Hamongog. It stays heading Northwest until passing over a ridge, then changes heading Northeast until into Second Hamongog at about 8,000 feet of elevation. From First to Second Hamongog is about 1.5 miles and 1,000 feet. The first portion is through Gamble Oak and the final portion brings you through some firs. Many people camp in the large fir stand at Second Hamongog. It is a good camping area, just make sure to stay clean and post bathrooms well away from camp. A natural spring runs through this area and contamination would be consequential. Camp 200 ft. from water sources, other campsites and trails. For directions to Lake Hardy from Second Hamongog, refer to the Lake Hardy Tr. description or the North Mountain Tr. description.

Comments

DJ said…
This Blog is fantastic! I have hiked and backpacked in the Lone Peak wilderness fro many years. I have hiked and camped at Lake Hardy 16 times. The first time was the summer of 1979. Back then it was possible to drive to 1st Hamongog. I always prefer hiking the North Mountain trail because of access to the Hardy outlet stream and the forest below the upper medow. I am planning this years hike for Aug. 29-30 and I intend to park by the water tank in Alpine unless someone can suggest a better starting point.
August 7, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Anonymous said…
School House Springs Trailhead to First Hamongog is definately the shorter and more direct route.

Going up Deer Creek-Dry Creek trail #043 takes you way out of your way with lots of elevation gained that is immediately lost. The North Mountain Trail from the junction above Horse Tail Falls is really overgrown. Sorry, didn't get to prune that trail this year.
August 17, 2008 at 6:55 PM
DJ said…
Thank you, The School House Springs trail is the way I have hiked to Hardy for many years (though I have not know it's name).
The water tank I mentioned is the one at the second gate. Is the gate at the end of Aspen Drive realy consitered a trailhead? How many cars can be parked there before someone complains?
August 19, 2008 at 5:45 PM
Ranger Nate said…
Aspen Drive is not an official USFS trail head. The nearest USFS trail head is at Dry Creek. The residents living at Aspen Drive are generous enough to permit people to use the area. From talking to one of these residents, I found that they prefer people parking on their street to the previous arrangement; when the road was open to the public and people used it to party then left all of their trash in residents yards at Aspen Drive. I think it would be great if some of the land behind the gate was eased to the FS for an official trail head, but this probably won't happen. Until then, protect your privilege and keep it clean.
August 21, 2008 at 4:58 PM
SkyTang said…
great blog. hey, I was wondering at this time of year how far up Aspen Drive I could park? we are wanting to go up Jacob's Ladder to Lone Peak summit and then down past Lake Hardy and to the Schoolhouse Springs trailhead there at Aspen Drive. Any beta would be helpful on the route from summit to Lake Hardy. Thanks
Tyler .brothertyler at gmail dot com.
October 15, 2008 at 1:06 PM
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