I am a modern Apache Indian. Historically, my ancestors were known among some neighboring tribes as the "mountain people". The word "Apache" actually comes from the Zuni word for "enemy". Their word is "Apachu". The Zuni Pueblo is located in the Four Corners Region about 50 miles south of Gallup, NM near the AZ border. The historical Apaches were long-distance mountain runners. The Apaches who came out there were likely from the Yavapai-Apaches near Phoenix or the Mojave-Apaches closer to the Prescott area. In the 1880s, General Nelson Miles noted the extreme aptitude of his Apache scouts for mountain running - often for 70 miles a day on foot while the Calvary used horses. Such long-distance running was common for many tribes of the southwest until sedentary reservation life became a pattern by the early 1900s. The long-distance running is no longer prevalent. But every now and then a Native American mountain runner arises like Al Waquie, a US Marine who won the Pikes Peak Ascent numerous times. There are lots of "Rez" Indians at Camp Pendleton by San Diego - service in the US Marines is common among southwest tribes. That Apache Peak looks like a great hike. I was a Colorado mountain runner for four years and hiked many of the "14ers". I did the Pikes Peak Ascent Trail Race three times. I am not a naturally-gifted runner since I have the size of a football linebacker. I played mostly football rather than run cross country - lol. But I enjoyed mountain running and took it to as much of the extreme as I could. The only mountain I have hiked in CA is Mt. Dora in Yosemite Park. The view was awesome. As an experienced outdoor hiker and modern Apache, I can point out that many of these mountains and hills very close to Los Angeles have abundant wildlife and predators. I hiked a large foothill about 30 miles north of LA off of I-5 up a steep incline. I was off trail and was trying to get to the summit which hovered over the north horizon near LA. As I got closer it got steeper and more dense with many clusters of oak trees and small pine trees. I was deep in the shadows of that upper incline forest. Then I saw what I initially thought was a house cat. But I noticed it had an unusually large head. That's when I realized it was a baby bobcat. The protective mother suddenly appeared right next to it and was poised to jump and growled menacingly until I slowly walked away. I was in awe of the natural beauty of a protective female bobcat of its kitten up there in the high foothills north of LA.
I'm a deer hunter in this area Saturday I saw 14 hikers some of them saw your video a lot more people are hiking spitler and Apache now you're definitely an influencer
Is this the peak that's a part of the Pacific trail?? This is the one that is extremely dangerous at certain times of the year I hear. Apparently it's a red alert trail at certain times. Because so many people have slipped and fallen to their death? I was just watching a video about a young man named Trevor who died on that peak.
Thanks for the guide! I want to hike it pretty soon, but currently how bad is the overgrowth? Would I be miserable if I went in shorts or would it be tolerable? Thanks
I am a modern Apache Indian. Historically, my ancestors were known among some neighboring tribes as the "mountain people". The word "Apache" actually comes from the Zuni word for "enemy". Their word is "Apachu". The Zuni Pueblo is located in the Four Corners Region about 50 miles south of Gallup, NM near the AZ border. The historical Apaches were long-distance mountain runners. The Apaches who came out there were likely from the Yavapai-Apaches near Phoenix or the Mojave-Apaches closer to the Prescott area. In the 1880s, General Nelson Miles noted the extreme aptitude of his Apache scouts for mountain running - often for 70 miles a day on foot while the Calvary used horses. Such long-distance running was common for many tribes of the southwest until sedentary reservation life became a pattern by the early 1900s. The long-distance running is no longer prevalent. But every now and then a Native American mountain runner arises like Al Waquie, a US Marine who won the Pikes Peak Ascent numerous times. There are lots of "Rez" Indians at Camp Pendleton by San Diego - service in the US Marines is common among southwest tribes. That Apache Peak looks like a great hike. I was a Colorado mountain runner for four years and hiked many of the "14ers". I did the Pikes Peak Ascent Trail Race three times. I am not a naturally-gifted runner since I have the size of a football linebacker. I played mostly football rather than run cross country - lol. But I enjoyed mountain running and took it to as much of the extreme as I could. The only mountain I have hiked in CA is Mt. Dora in Yosemite Park. The view was awesome. As an experienced outdoor hiker and modern Apache, I can point out that many of these mountains and hills very close to Los Angeles have abundant wildlife and predators. I hiked a large foothill about 30 miles north of LA off of I-5 up a steep incline. I was off trail and was trying to get to the summit which hovered over the north horizon near LA. As I got closer it got steeper and more dense with many clusters of oak trees and small pine trees. I was deep in the shadows of that upper incline forest. Then I saw what I initially thought was a house cat. But I noticed it had an unusually large head. That's when I realized it was a baby bobcat. The protective mother suddenly appeared right next to it and was poised to jump and growled menacingly until I slowly walked away. I was in awe of the natural beauty of a protective female bobcat of its kitten up there in the high foothills north of LA.
I'm a deer hunter in this area Saturday I saw 14 hikers some of them saw your video a lot more people are hiking spitler and Apache now you're definitely an influencer
Thanks for letting me know - hopefully folks are enjoying this cool area and the trail gets some love...
Please don’t stop hike because we are Following year steps God bless you and take care on trails we need you
Good hike I only 1/2 of it but I’ll be back to hit the Apache peak
Awesome video! Gotta hit it up sometime
Thank you for the video like always love your videos
Awesome trail I cant wait to give it a try!
Is this the peak that's a part of the Pacific trail?? This is the one that is extremely dangerous at certain times of the year I hear. Apparently it's a red alert trail at certain times. Because so many people have slipped and fallen to their death? I was just watching a video about a young man named Trevor who died on that peak.
It's in the same ballpark but not this peak. And I believe he died when there was snow / ice on the trial
Thanks for the guide! I want to hike it pretty soon, but currently how bad is the overgrowth? Would I be miserable if I went in shorts or would it be tolerable?
Thanks
It's not a bushwhack but there is growth that will brush against you. I've done it in shorts and it's okay.
Can’t find the trail with my hiking app,what city is it
check out the link in the description for the address, etc.
Great trail. Title should be SpiTler Peak not SpiLter I think though