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1 summit • 13.3 mi • 3,655 ft gain • 6 hr 28 min
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"8 hour, 15 mile hike from Crystal Lake to Baden-Powell, tagging a few other peaks on the way. Snow is rapidly melting and can be mostly avoided by staying on the ridge, West of the trail. " — danishclimber • Jun 4, 2023
"Peak #7 of round two of the 2020 SoCal Six (18) Pack of Peaks Challenge took me back to Mount Baden-Powell by way of Vincent Gap and just a a few additional peaks. Peak 8426, 8600, Mount Hawkins, Throop Peak, and Mount Burnham" — Philip-Yoho • Jun 26, 2020
"Inspired by Brian Powell’s fine YouTube videos, I set out to follow in his footsteps. Surprisingly, I found the same pullout on Angeles Crest Highway and followed the use trail to Windy Gap. My first Peak was 8426 which was reached after 1.2 miles and approximately 900 foot elevation gain. I continued then to Peak 8600 and then Mt Hawkins, since it was so close. Perfect day on the PCT!" — MikeTeeples • Aug 3, 2019
"The second Saturday Afternoon post-work hike in a row featured a relatively short hike up to this peak between Windy Gap and Hawkins Ridge. I took a use trail across Angeles Crest Hwy from a turnout at about 7,240' elevation, between Islip Saddle and Dawson Saddle. The use trail led directly southwest up a 350' gully to Windy Gap, which on this very warm afternoon did not live up to its refreshing name beyond a gentle breeze! The use trail is very easy to follow, and the going is steep but very quick. I then joined the PCT at Windy Gap and headed east for almost a mile. I knew I was getting close to 8426 when I passed a few sharp switchbacks and a short, relatively straight passage brought me to the western foot of the peak. The PCT then swings around the north slope of the peak to the eastern foot of the peak. I could have simply walked up the ridge before the trail swung around the north face, but I followed the PCT around and to the eastern base which proved a very little bit longer hike, but a very easy walk up the east ridge, and before 3 minutes of cross-country walking, I was already on the peak; it is THAT close to the trail. I have passed this peak a few times befo..." — brianpowell • Jul 27, 2019