Trailhead: Dawson Saddle
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.
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The Pacific Crest Trail from the Dawson Saddle JCT to Mt. Baden-Powell
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Anyone have thoughts to offer on younger Boy Scouts taking on this hike? Not little Cubs, but 11-12 years?
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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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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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Great pictures!
I was hoping to summit Mt B-P this week sometime. Where is this trailhead located?
Thanks
Alex
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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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I’m hoping to summit MT. B-P this week sometime. Is this trailhead off of highway 2?
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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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Thanks Valery.
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