Name: Vincent's Cabin & Bighorn Mine
Start: 2015-10-10T07:30:00-07:00
End: 2015-10-10T13:30:00-07:00
Location: Mount Baden-Powell/Vincent Gap Trailhead

Difficulty: Moderate.
Miles: 4.8 miles round-trip.
Elevation Gain: 1,150 feet.
Elevation Loss: 1,140 feet.

We will meet at the "Vincent Gap" trailhead parking lot at 7AM and begin our hike at 7:15AM.

-We can meet at "Jack in the Box" at 5:30AM on the City of San Fernando's free Public Parking (Lot # 3) :

314 San Fernando Mission Blvd
San Fernando, CA 91340-3541
United States

We can Caravan or carpool From San Fernando or meet us at the trailhead if you know how to get there.

DO NOT TAKE THE 210 FWY TO ANGELES CREST HWY (2) since CAL TRANS closed the road from Islip Saddle to Vincent Gap. Our only way is through 14 fwy North, exit #30 onto Angeles Forest Hwy, toward Pearblossom. Keep left on Sierra Hwy, then turn right on Pearblossom Hwy. Right on Largo Vista, Left on Big Pines Hwy. Finally a sharp RIGHT on Angeles CREST Hwy. Vincent Gap Lot is on your left.

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+ BRING A HEADLAMP OR FLASHLIGHT with extra batteries & a light jacket or fleece. It'll be cold in the shadows!

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DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY:

I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.

Outdoor sports and other events we plan can be inherently dangerous and accidents may happen. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup Group and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup events, you are releasing the San Fernando Valley Hiking Club Meetup Group and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries as stated in paragraph 6.2 of the Meetup “Terms of Service” located on the bottom of the Meetup website. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.

For all hikes, bring the essentials.
Common sense, plenty of water, food, proper clothing & be considerate & respectful towards others. Please click on the link below & read the essentials list.

http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html

Bert Hernandez

San Fernando Valley Hiking Club

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Vincent's Cabin & Bighorn Mine

Mount Baden-Powell/Vincent Gap Trailhead 

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