Three Peaks in the San Gabriels - Throop, Burnham, Baden-Powell

Watch for updates! This section of the road is currently open, but is subject to closure in winter weather. I'll watch for updates on trail conditions too.

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Trip Basics:

Mileage: 10ish miles + optional 3ish miles hike over to Mt. Hawkins

Elevation Gain: About 2000'ish cumulative gain

Pace: Moderate, we should finish in about 6 to 7 hours

Route Description: This is through-hike with a car shuttle, about 10 miles end to end. Mt. Hawkins is an optional spur of about 2 miles. This is a beautiful section of the Pacific Crest Trail and the summit offers an impressive 360 degree view, which includes both Mt Baldy and Mt Baden-Powell, the Mojave desert, and on clear days, even the Pacific Ocean.

Snow note: There will probably be some snow, maybe enough to warrent snow shoes, possibly enough to require them.

RSVPing - I disabled guests (as is my policy on longer hikes) so please, no +1's.

Meeting Location/ Trail Head Parking: 34.368205, -117.801912 (You can put that right into your GPS or google maps for driving directions). There is a small parking lot here.

-We'll meet at the trail head at 9am.

-Each car needs a Forest Service "Adventure Pass"

Suggested Car Pool Location: Leave at 7:30am from the Verdugo Park/Ride, 1939 Verdugo Boulevard, La Canada, CA 91011-3018. If you'd like to car pool, please post a comment to ensure there is a ride.

Weather: Let's see

Gear:

• Headlamps are required

• Winter gear suitable for 20f to 40f, including shell pants and shell jacket, puffy jacket, hat, gloves, gaiter, etc

• Unless I get a trail condition update, pack everything: microspikes, snowshoes, crampons