Mt Baden-Powell Trail Guide

At about 1.7 miles you’ll reach the Lamel Spring junction. If you need water, you can visit the spring, otherwise continue right and uphill.

The only thing that can be tricky is missing a switchback. If you are hiking and the trail fizzles out, you probably went straight when you should have made a sharp turn back.

Start the hike by hiking uphill at the end of the parking lot, behind the trail board and toilets.

This is Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the guy that the mountain was named after.

The route climbs the PCT from Vincent Gap past Lamel Spring to the 9,399 foot summit, gaining about 2,800 feet over roughly 4 miles each way.

The hike starts at Vincent Gap, deep in the heart of the Angeles National Forest. It’s along Angeles Crest Highway, which can close in or after bad weather, so check the CalTrans website (search for route 2) before you go.

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This is Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the guy that the mountain was named after.

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There’s not a lot to navigating the hike, just follow the switchbacks uphill until you reach the summit. You’ll have about 2800 feet of climbing in 4 miles.

While the majority of the hike climbs up through the trees, the final stretch of the hike is completely exposed. Bring extra layers for the top, which will be cooler than the trailhead.

The hike starts at Vincent Gap, deep in the heart of the Angeles National Forest. It’s along Angeles Crest Highway, which can close in or after bad weather, so check the CalTrans website (search for route 2) before you go.

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