Mount Baden-Powell (/ ˈ b eɪ d ən ˈ p oʊ. əl /) is a peak in the San Gabriel Mountains of California named for the founder of the World Scouting Movement, Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron …

Mar 21, 2025 · Hiking Mount Baden-Powell gives you a spectacular taste of the Angeles National Forest's high peaks without that much effort. You have to climb up the PCT, but the hike's …

About 650-700 ft elevation gain per mile. 4.5 miles to the top. This is a classic must-do Southern California hike. It’s one of the most important summits in the San Gabriel Mountains, but there …

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. …

Jan 9, 2018 · Mount Baden-Powell is a special summit in the San Gabriel Mountains. It is one of the range’s tallest peaks at 9,399 feet and holds particular importance to the Boy Scouts of …

Take a day and walk this well-graded four-mile climb on the PCT to the Mount Baden-Powell Spur Trail. From the summit, you’ll see some of my favorite views. It’s a remarkable place: wind …

Mount Baden-Powell is the highest point along the PCT south of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is a notable landmark along the trail for thru-hikers. The summit is marked with a sign and …

Sep 15, 2014 · At nearly 9 miles and almost 3000 feet of vertical gain, makes hiking Mt Baden-Powell a challenge. But it's a challenge worth doing, with expansive views over the desert and …

Dec 6, 2024 · Mount Baden Powell, located in the Angeles National Forest, is a prominent peak offering challenging hikes and breathtaking views. Standing at 9,399 feet, it’s the fourth …

Mount Baden-Powell rises majestically along the backbone of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers one of the very best hikes in the range. The no-nonsense trail zig zags 35 switchbacks …