Murdock Mountain is a small mountian south of its more notable neighbor, Bald Mountain. Mudrock Mountain makes a nice little addition when climbing Bald Mountain or any of the other peaks around this area. Becuase of the relitively short distance and small eleavation gain, this hike is ideal for new hikers. Although the mountain isn't to spectacular, its still provides you with great views and an introduction into the Unita's. The north side of this mountain is very steep (it drops around 500ft, but would still make a nice climb), however, from any other direction, it is less steep and makes it an easy hike.

The top of Murdock Mountain is really round and its hard to tell where the actual high point is. However, there is a large carin that marks what looks like the highpoint on the mountain. The benchmark for this mountain is further down and is not at the high point but is still mark with a carin.

Getting There

From Samak-
Head Northeast on Hwy 150 for around 25 miles.

When taking this route to Murdock, there is a turnout a little less then half a mile past the Bald Mountain Trial Head on the right side. This can serve as the trailhead. Also, you could hike from the Bald Mountain Trailhead if you wanted to do that. There are many routes up this mountain, so there isn't really a right or wrong route. Almost any route from the road around the pass area is going to be less then a two miles roundtrip.

But once you reach the pass, Murdock Mountain will be the seemingly unoticable bulk to the right of Bald Mountain (if you take the give route from Samak).

Red Tape

Only a 3$ fee is required for parking at trail heads.

Camping

There are plenty of campsites in this area along Hwy 150, however, they fill up fast.

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