I did Chinquapin in June and Dec, both in the snow as there was a freak storm in June when I went up. Both times I have gone, I have come from N. Chinquapin Mountain Rd off of E Hyatt Lake Rd. Some maps say W. Chinquapin but monument sign says North. Not sure if there is access the other side? The first time I did it after activating Greens Springs Mtn., 2nd time I did it after doing Table Mountain. A lot of SOTA up in this country! Everytime we go up in this area we stop for some lunch at Hyatt Lake Resort too. Nice place to take a break and spectacular views.
Nothing spectacular about the summit, just a nice hike, beautiful country. About 1/2 mi up if you drive up the little spur road, find a reasonable place to start hiking up, i usually start half way down the road, dead ends just nw of the summit. You can hike from the main road taking the ridge up near the powerlines and it isnt much further. Forested summit with rock formations at the top.
Pics are from June!
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Screenshot of a couple different tracks I've done
