Mt Baden-Powell - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Mt Baden-Powell |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | California |
| Nearby Town: | Wrightwood |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Location Vincent Gap Parking area. Highway 2 Wrightwood, CA 92397 |
| Total Hike Distance: | 10.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Difficult |
| Permit Required: | Yes |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Dawson Saddle trail-head |
| Trails Used: | Don't forget your Adventure Pass! |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Snow |
| Management: | State Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | San Gabriel National Forest |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | We’ll peak Mt. Baden-Powell without doing the grueling 33 switchbacks that climb from the Vincent Gap trail-head. We will meet at the Vincent Gap parking lot and carpool down the road a few miles to the Dawson Saddle trail-head. Parking is limited at the Dawson site so I suggest carpooling. This is a beautiful hike through pine and fir trees and much of the mountain is still green with prolific wildflowers to view. Halfway up the trail there is a forest of Lodge Pole pines and if you keep an eye out, you could spot a few 2,000 years old Limber pines which are relatively rare in these mountains. Pine needles come in bundles of two; while limber have bundles of five. Limber pines were discovered in 1962 by an Angeles National Forest Supervisor. At the summit, we’ll stop for a break and great views overlooking the Mojave Desert and San Gabriel Peaks. This is not an extreme hike with a well maintained trail. However, it is not an easy trip due to the steep elevation climb in 5 miles. You may experience some shortness of breath if you are not used to high altitudes. The trail will push your lungs and legs. This is a 10 mile elevation hike with a gain of approximately 2,500’. We will keep an intermediate pace with a slow warm-up. The trail-head is at an elevation of 7,200’ and our peak will be at 9,600’. Plan on 5-6 hours on the trail. |
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