I accessed Wapaloosie Mtn from the opposite side as described in the WTA hiking guide using The Timber Ridge Trail. This trail is a blocked off road for the first 2.5 miles, then climbs steeply up to The Kettle Crest on a single track the last mile.
Once at the ridge top, I turned south until reaching the south side of Wapaloosie and left the trail for an easy cross-county hike to the top. From here I dropped down on the forested and somewhat brushy north side of the mountain and rejoined The Kettle Crest Trail to the south side of Scar Mtn. There is no trail up Scar but the forested slopes are mostly open. No views from the top on this one.
The Timber Ridge Trail is nicely logged out but looks to get little use. I did see evidence of recent motorcycle use though which continued northbound on The Kettle Crest. All roads to access this trailhead are in good condition and high clearance is not required.
10 miles RT and about 3k gain for both peaks.
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