"Began the hike at Dawson Saddle on Angeles Crest Highway. The first peak climbed was Throop Peak, which was reached in about 2 miles. Next was Mount Hawkins after a brief hike on the PCT. Once on the summit, I left via the back door by descending a use trail on the other side. The trail follows the ridge to Copter Ridge. The pathway gets faint at times, and involves stepping over some dead fall sometimes. However, it stays on top of the ridge, so it is easy to regain your bearings. After reaching a false summit, the true spot designated as Copter Ridge is the next significant bump further down. Once finding the register then you know you are in the right place. The hardest part of the day comes next when you need to re-climb the ridge about 1,400 feet back to Mount Hawkins." — MikeTeeples • Sep 24, 2022

"I hiked Baden-Powell, Throop, and Burnham on the same day. Started at 4 in the morning, it was freezing up at Vicent Gap, as it was about 29 degrees outside. Ended at 1 pm and it was comfortable but hot as we still got our layers on. Photos were very cool at night, especially the Vincent Gap sign. " — lcnguyen • Oct 12, 2021

"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

"This time I elected to hike Baden Powell from Dawson Saddle as opposed to the “normal” trailhead to avoid the 1,001 switchbacks (not a fan!). It's approximately the same distance, but this way takes you by Throop Peak and Mt Burnham. And there's the occasional views of Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, and very few switchbacks! Temps were on the warm-ish side but not bad given there's plenty of shade for most of the hike. Good thing too, as I a) forgot my hat, and b) discovered at the trailhead my sunblock was missing out of my pack. I'll pay for it in the coming days… Oh and the glider swooping around the summit of Baden-Powell was a nice addition to the scenery. We then retraced our steps, but snagged Burnham and Throop to complete this 3-peak day." — marc • Aug 25, 2019

"It has been a long time since my last summit. I had a bad accident on 6/9 attempting the west ridge to Occidental Peak from Eaton Saddle. I got stuck inadvertently in a class-4 situation trying to bail out and avoid another class-4 situation (beyond my experience) on the saddle between the last false summit and Occidental, and slipped, and likely tumbled down between 50'-150' (I blacked out momentarily) towards Mt. Wilson Rd. Luckily SAR from Barley Flats got me out thanks to some people on Mt. Wilson Rd. I luckily had no severe injuries, but had extensive muscle bruising. 3 weeks later to the date, with cabin fever, I decided I was strong enough to try an easier hike, like Throop Peak from Dawson Saddle. This is my 4th summit of Throop, and as usual, a most pleasant excursion. But, I am still very slow and took my sweet time on this one, and was worn out after returning back to my car at Dawson Saddle. I am still stiff and at times achy from the fall, so I took it slow and did not overdo it! felt great to hike again! I was worried about being sore the next day, but I felt fine! Before any more challenging hikes, I will be doing sporadic, easier hikes for awhile! I put l..." — brianpowell • Jun 30, 2019

"Took Dawson Saddle trail to Throop then down to Hawkins, then backpacked over to spend the night at Little Jimmy. Took the trail to the Little Jimmy service road, then went down to Hwy. 2 and shuttled back to the Dawson Saddle trailhead." — joecaveness • Sep 8, 2018

"9/8/2018 Backpacked from Dawson Saddle over Throop Peak to Mt. Hawkins, then down to camp at Little Jimmy. The next morning, backpacked down to the gated service road for Little Jimmy and shuttled back to Dawson Saddle." — thesearcherextraordinaire • Sep 8, 2018

"A 3-Peaker day today. Leaving from Dawson Saddle, climbed past Throop to summit Mt Burnham first, then over to Mt Hawkins and then finishing with Throop Peak. The PCT that connects the 3 is super-easy to follow, but the trail from PCT to the Throop summit, coming from Mt Hawkins can barely be called a trail... just aim for the highest point and climb. The trail to the summit from the Mt Burnham direction is much easier to find/follow." — marc • Jul 22, 2018

"Stopped by Throop on the way to Copter Ridge. The summit is approximately 2 miles from Dawson Saddle via the Dawson Saddle trail and a short segment of the PCT. The trail leaves the PCT to elevate to the summit. After snapping a few pics, I headed on to Mt Hawkins and then to Copter Ridge." — MikeTeeples • May 5, 2018

"My 3rd visit to Throop was as usual, an awesome, peaceful hike up from Dawson Saddle through some gorgeous conifer forest. But, after Throop I took the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) eastbound and visited Burnham (8,997'), Peak 9,100' (east of Burnham), and Baden-Powell (9,399'). The Dawson Saddle Trail is a mellow, easy trail, meeting up with the Pacific Crest Trail. You hike a few feet along the PCT, then find the faint use trail up to Throop, which is the steepest part of the climb. Views on Throop are amazing! The weather was crisp with an early fall chill, reflected in some of the changing leaves of the currant and gooseberry shrubs." — brianpowell • Sep 24, 2017