Wrightwood’s hikes range from the leisurely to the strenuous, and the hike to Mt. Baden-Powell definitely falls in the latter category. This 8-mile round-trip hike, with 41 switchbacks, is one of the most difficult in the range. At 9,399 feet, Baden-Powell sits high above the smog that chokes the Los Angeles basin.

FAST FACTS

Distance: 8 miles round-trip (about 6 hours)

Level: Difficult

Elevation Gain: Approximately 2,800 feet

Trailhead: Depart from the parking lot at Vincent Gap, Take the trail on your right toward Baden-Powell.

Vincent Gap Parking Lot: From the junction of Table Mt. Rd., N4, and Hwy 2 at Big Pines, take Hwy 2 west approx. 5 miles. Park on the left near the base of Mt. Baden Powell.

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