Ross Mountain
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Ross Mountain is a challenging peak that requires a summit of Mount Baden Powell before and after reaching the peak. Along the way, you will be rewarded with spectacular views of stout summits that rise from stalwart ridges extending in all directions, the steep wild canyons that split them, and the rivers and streams that cut those canyons — Mine Gulch southeast of Baden-Powell; Prairie Fork southwest of Blue Ridge; Copter Ridge descending eastward accompanying Iron Fork to the San Gabriel River; and San Antonio Ridge, traveling from Baldy to Big Iron and ushering Fish Fork towards the Narrows.
Route 1 is the approach to Baden Powell from Vincent Gap and Route 2 begins at Dawson Saddle. In either case, your hike down to Ross Mountain begins at the top of Mount Baden Powell. Follow the southeastern ridge and use trail down and along the ups and downs until reaching Ross Mountain. Remember, you have another 2,000’ climb to get back up to Mount Baden Powell, so plan your fitness levels and packs accordingly.
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Driving route
From the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway, drive north on Angeles Crest Highway for about 51 miles to a large parking area on the right side of the road at Vincent Gap. Park here.
Hiking route
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) starts at the west end of the parking lot.
From the parking lot (6593′), hike up the trail 3.75 miles through many switchbacks to a junction where the PCT goes to the right.
Keep left and follow the trail ¼ mile up to the summit of Baden-Powell.
Hike south down the ridge 1 mile from here through a level area at about 8300′.
Continue south 1.5 miles down over elevation 7407′.
Go over another bump and out 1 mile to elevation 7402′ which is the summit.
Driving route
From the intersection of I-210 and Angeles Crest Highway, drive north on Angeles Crest Highway for about 46 miles to a parking area just past Dawson Saddle. Park here.
Hiking route
From the parking area (7920′), cross to the south side of the road to where trail begins.
Hike up this trail to where it meets the PCT just east of Throop Peak.
Turn left and follow it east past Mount Burnham about 2 miles to a junction just below the summit of Baden-Powell.
Continue from here as in Route 1.
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Additional Peak Information
Special conditions: The peak is in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. At this time, no permit is required.
Historical note: The first scheduled climb was June 20, 1964.
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