Hiking Angeles Forest

Dawson Saddle to Mt. Baden-Powell

Note: There are two trailheads from Dawson Saddle. They connect a short distance up the mountain and lead to the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail

Boy Scout Trailhead east of Original Trailhead

Old Trailhead (across from building)

Trail: Dawson Saddle to Mt. Baden-Powell

Track map for Dawson Saddle to Mt. Baden-Powell from July 2015 using Backcountry Navigator (US Forest Service-2013 map) from my phone.

Stats: Dawson Saddle to Mt. Baden-Powell: 4.4 miles, 1866′ gain, 370′ loss. From Mt. Baden-Powell to Dawson Saddle: 4.4 miles, 370′ gain, 1866′ loss. Round trip: 8.8 miles, 2236′ of gain and loss.

Last Hiked: 7-12-2015

Trail Segments: From either trailhead take the Dawson Saddle Trail to the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail. Go left (east) at the junction and take the Pacific Crest Trail to the JCT at the Wally Waldron Tree and follow the summit trail to Mt. Baden-Powell. If desired, subtract 0.1 miles by following the west ridge back down to the Pacific Crest Trail as shown on the map above.

Trail Photos:

Peaks:

Mt. Baden-Powell

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Dawson Saddle to Mt. Baden-Powell

The Pacific Crest Trail from the Dawson Saddle JCT to Mt. Baden-Powell

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Natalie on May 21, 2014 at 9:34 pm said:

Anyone have thoughts to offer on younger Boy Scouts taking on this hike? Not little Cubs, but 11-12 years?

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- Kyle Kuns on May 23, 2014 at 1:20 am said:
  
  I’ve seen a number of Boy Scout Troops completing this hike. The troops tend to split up as endurance for individual scouts differs. So, my main suggestion would be to have one adult for every 3-5 scouts if possible.
  
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Anonymous on July 9, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:

Dawson Saddle is at mile marker 69.60

Pay attention to those numbers along the road as you drive up the highway.

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Alex G on May 28, 2013 at 4:23 am said:

Great pictures!
I was hoping to summit Mt B-P this week sometime. Where is this trailhead located?

Thanks
Alex

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- Kyle Kuns on May 28, 2013 at 4:48 pm said:
  
  Hi Alex, yes it is off the 2. Click on the “Dawson Saddle” link next to the word “trailhead” at the top of this page and it will take you to a vicinity map. If you are still unclear, click on the link above that map and it will take you to the same view on google maps which you can then zoom out from. Have a great hike!
  
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Alex G on May 28, 2013 at 4:21 am said:

I’m hoping to summit MT. B-P this week sometime. Is this trailhead off of highway 2?

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Valery Moore on October 9, 2012 at 5:12 pm said:

This is a great description of a great hike. We like it too. Always cool even in the dead of summer. A great cardiovascular hike, with many spots where it almost levels out and/or goes down a bit so you can catch your breath. Me likey. 😀

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- Kyle Kuns on October 9, 2012 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks Valery.
  
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