The summit is a difficult 14.7 miles (23.7 km) hike from the nearest trail head, making it one of the more distant locations in the wilderness.

[4] The summit is often covered in fog during summer months and hikers need to arrive at the peak in the morning to maximize chances of a clear view.

The Forest Patrolman who resided at Bottcher's Gap led the train over Skinner Ridge and the Ventana Double Cone trail.

The structure was struck by lightning or deliberately set fire by USFS personnel and burned to the ground in 1967 to 1977.

Early explorers gave the Ventana Double Cone its name for a large slot, or window in the ridge about 1 mile northwest of the summit.