This route is out of commission due to closed trails, refer to the new route - Grand Teton (Modern)

http://www.summitpost.org/heaton-flat-trail-and-south-ridge/264070

According to John Robinson, author of Trails of the Angeles, "8007 foot Iron Mountain is by far the least accessible peak in the San Gabriels....No trail approaches its isolated summit , and to climb it you must start miles away and thousands of feet below." In this local hiking legend's view, "Big Iron" is the most strenuous one-summit hike in the entire San Gabriel range.

Gardner and North Gardner are just west of Winthrop, WA. You start at Wolf Creek Trailhead. It is a 10 mile run into Gardner Meadows which is at the base of Gardner. From here to the summit of Gardner there is no trail. From the top, descend to the west onto a ridge that takes you to a low point between Gardner and North Gardner. Upon reaching this point you traverse another ridge up to the summit of North Gardner.