I had not planned to climb this one until June 26th, but I learned that the Angeles Crest Highway from the Wrightwood side is closed at Vincent Gulch Divide when on my way today’s hike.
Highlights:
Panoramic views from summit, unusual limber pine forest
Near: Wrightwood, CA
Scenery: Very pretty
Distance: 8 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 2800 ft
Hike Time: 3.5 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
Trail Condition: Well maintained trail
HikeType: Out and Back
Summary: This is a strenuous hike up to the 9,400 foot peak of Mount Baden-Powell. The hike, up 41 switchbacks, takes you through an amazing range of vegetation. Along the way you will see Oaks, Jeffery Pines, Sugar Pines, Incense Cedar, Lodgepole Pines, White Fir, and near the summit the knarled Limber Pines. The views from the summit are breathtaking, looking over the Mojave desert and Southern Sierra.
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