Mt. Baden Powell via Vincent's Gap
At a Glance:
Distance: 8 miles (one-way)
Difficulty: Medium
Total Climbing: 2,765 feet
Highest Elevation: 9,356 feet
What to Expect
This iconic Southern California hike intersects with two nationally recognized trails, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Silver Moccasin trail as it winds its way up towards the summit of Mt. Baden-Powell.
The trail is the most difficult route to the summit but is the most popular way to reach the top. This 8-mile trek features 35 switchbacks up the north face of one of the tallest mountains in the San Gabriels. Those attempting this "must-do" hike will find the beginning part of the hike the most difficult with the rest being slightly easier. The trail will take backpackers under the spine of the ridge through stands of Jeffrey, Ponderosa, and Lodgepole pines. What's more, be sure to stop and admire the 1,500-year-old Limber pine at the timberline.
Fun fact: Mt. Baden-Powell is named after Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1931. He was the founder of the modern Boy Scouts and as such the trail is well
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
$5/vehicle/day, $30/vehicle/year www.fs.usda.gov/r05/angeles/passes/big-pines-parking-pass
no potable water
Address: 24537 CA-2 (Angeles Crest Highway) Wrightwood, CA 92397
Phone: (760) 249-3504
Hours: Open Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Getting There
Directions
Latitude: 34.37361111
Longitude: -117.7513889
Recreation Groups
The Pacific Crest Trail, or the PCT, is arguably the most famous of the nation's designated National Scenic Trails. Winding its way through spectacular vistas fr