DESCRIPTION:
This will be up to two hikes put together with food and drinks afterward at a funky little place in Wrightwood called “The Raccoon Saloon.” We’ll begin our day with a Slow-Poke hike up to the summit of Mount Baden-Powell (9’400 FT.) from the Vincent gap parking lot (6,600 FT.). This is a short trail (only 4 miles each way) but steep and very worthwhile. Mount Baden-Powell has been called “North Baldy” and was named after the man who started the Boy Scout organization. This is a beautiful hike that ends at a very nice summit surrounded by trees that are over 1,500 years old. (They are just slightly older than your leader LOL). This should be considered a moderate level hike.

After descending back down to the parking lot at Vincent Gap, we’ll consider another short hike to the Big Horn Mine. This mine still has an old stamping mill at its entrance and is very interesting and photogenic. This is an easy hike and is only 3-4 miles RT.

After returning to the cars, those who wish can head on over to Wrightwood and to the Raccoon Saloon for some food and drink. I’ll have directions to hand out.

NOTE . I LIST THIS AS TENATIVE AS THERE IS CURRENTLY A FIRE IN THE AREA. IF WE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS BY THE HIKE DATE, I WILL USE THE 3 "T"S AS AN ALTERNATIVE AND MOVE EVERYONE OVER.

NOTE 2. AS THIS IS QUITE A DISTANCE, I ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING.

DIRECTIONS:
From the Valley: Get on the 14 north and take it to Pearblossom hwy. 138. Go east on Pearblossom to the 2. Make a right and follow it through Wrightwood. Veer left at the fork at Big Pines and continue to follow the 2 to the end and the Vincent Gap parking lot. (rest-rooms available here).You will need a Forest service pass to park here.

From LA and the SouthBay: Get on the 10 east and take it to the 15. Go north on the 15. Take the 15 to Hwy. 138 and go west toward Wrightwood. At the junction with the 2, take the 2 towards Wrightwood. Follow it through Wrightwood and then veer left at the fork at Big Pines and continue to follow the 2 to the end and the Vincent Gap parking lot. (rest-rooms available here).You will need a Forest service pass to park here.