Hiking Mt. Baden-Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Mount Baden-Powell is a 9,400-foot peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. This trail is located at Vincent Gap, which is west of Wrightwood and it has 40 switchbacks with almost 3,000 feet of elevation gain. It's a great training hike as it is easy to follow and has a good amount of elevation. Also, there is a lot of boy scout history here, with a monument at the top to the creator of the Boy Scouts, Robert Baden-Powell. Read more about this hike and others at CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com.
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I did it when I was much younger on a New Years Eve. As we watched the sun set, a glider cruised back and forth along the ridge, and turning directly over our heads. We could hear the air whistling over the wings as it turned. Snow on the trail that day. It was difficult, but I'll never forget it. The friend I did it with has since passed on. I'll have to go back to honor him.
Sorry to hear of your friend passing, that would be an honor in memory of your friend to go back, cool story of your new years eve❤
did it today. i'm beat. luckily there was a nice amount of cloud cover.
Awesome hike camped up there twice It's amazing to see the sun rise and sun set from the top amazing views
I haven't done that but it sounds awesome
Someday I'll do this hike!
40 switchbacks and 3000 feet in elevation... my legs might be able to do it, but my poor lungs... inhaler would have to be in my pocket - ha ha!! Gorgeous views! Thanks for showing us this one (because this is not on my list)! :)
haha ya it is a tough hike but a great one for training for larger mountains for sure.
I know youve been to San Jacinto Peak. You need to do Tahquitz Peak via Devils Slide Trail. Awesome spot, jagged Tahquitz Peak is very Kings Sequoia ish. Very easy trail and probably one of the best in all of southern california in my opinion.
It has been a while, I need to go hike that again!
Josh, thanks for posting this. Me and my crew tackled this hike this morning. I posted our video on my channel. ;-)
I did this at night , camped out by the tree for an hour lol I loved it
Thank you.. IT's very informative. IT's my next hike.
I did this but I got 3 miles up an all of a sudden that wind picked up an almost blew me onto highway 2 😩 I was basically stuck for a good hour an had to take my time going back down an I had 1 hr left before it went completely dark on me but if u do this check the weather, make sure u go early before it gets too hot an pack light an please tell people where ya going 💗
Really well done! 👍
Another excellent video, thanks for posting
Thanks for the comment
Yo estuve ahí el año 1978
Always enjoy your videos. This one left me a bit suckin wind. What we don't see is Amy giving you a push up the mtn...
haha pretty much! She is always pushing me forward on these hikes
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it
Keep the videos coming!
Thanks for the comment!
Nice video
This one must of been tough...didnt get a word from @agirlinthewild lol..Man, after all these hikes..i hope u make video ranking easiest to hardest ! Awesome Vid as always @californiathrumylens
haha I was laughing at that comment, Amie doesn't say as much when walking up switchbacks.
Stunning trails. Dam I wished I lived in Cali. 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
Paul Massey And the ocean..... I was in love with the mountains for years and ignored the ocean. Now over 50 snorkel trips later LOL GET IN THE WATER PEOPLE!!! another world down there. Laguna Beach and La Jolla cove.
Way to go on this vid!
Nice
Yo josh ive been to the big horn mine, not baden powell, which is the tougher hike?
Baden Powell is a lot harder, it is about 4 times more elevation gain then Big Horn Mine
Did this yesterday, it was nice but there was a TON of people.
AWESOME in my backyard! need to pack a lunch, I just want to sit on that bench!
It is a good view from the bench for sure!
dug this! just subscribed! check out the video on my channel of hiking this in the snow with thick clouds surrounding at the peak :) keep sending it !
Nah!
My ex and i stayed the night at the top