Mt. Baden-Powell

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Dec 6

Written By Sandra Engelmeyer

Six Pack of Peaks: Mt. Baden-Powell

5/2/2021

Out & Back

Miles hiked: 8.3 miles

Elevation gained: 2,800 ft

Total elevation: 9,406 ft

Pairs well with: American Pale Ale

Switchbacks [noun]: type of trail used to ascend steep peaks in which the trail zig zags up the mountain resulting in lost time, energy and demoralizing mentality.

After the blunder of pushing too hard, too fast on Mt. Wilson we took a break from peak bagging to recover and have fun on flat ground. After a couple months off (read as waiting for snow to melt) we picked up our list and decided on Mount Baden-Powell off the PCT in Angeles National Forest.

Shout out to any Boy Scouts reading, this hike was for you. Mount Baden-Powell (the dude started the Boy Scouts), more like Mount So-Many-Effin-Switchbacks. The shuffling back and forth was reminiscent of playing Pokemon gameboy and that never ending back and forth shuffling for the elusive pikachu in Viridian Forest…wow, that spiraled. There was a decent amount of snow but enough previous traffic to pave a path. That saddle though! Mind-blowing! Some <very-not-nice-person> stole the sign from the peak so we had to make due with the torn flag. ‘Merica!

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Fremont Saddle

Our faithful trio turn their sights to the next peak. Hoping to lick some wounds and gain some confidence back.

The Flatiron

Our heroes get back into the swing of hiking to train for another thru-hike. Go big or go home some say.

Mt. Baldy

After a failed first attempt, our brave trail doggo leads his two humans back up to the hightest, baldest summit in LA country for high altitude gecko hunting.

El Cajon

The last peak of the San Diego challenge awaits. Considered the “toughest hike in San Diego County” does not daunt our fearless trail doggo…or does it?

Hot Springs Mountain

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Our fearless trail doggo gets a late start on a double peak weekend. The sun is hot, the trail long, is beer in the future?

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Cuyamaca Peak

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Volcan Mountain

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Mount San Jacinto

After our handsome trail doggo completed his six pack of peaks, his parents thoughtlessly leave him behind on an overnight bonus peak. He rides along in spirit while climbing to his cushion on the couch back at home.

Cucamunga Peak

Leinie Trail Dog is attempting the sixth peak to complete his six-pack. This challenging mountain promises a great payout with an overnight at the summit.

Ontario Peak

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3-2-1 Challenge

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Mt. Baden-Powell

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Mt. Wilson

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Strawberry Peak

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Mt. Baden-Powell

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