Mount Baden-Powell

Late post. We hiked up for my birthday! Sadly the day before a huge storm hit and Caltrans closed the Ballard on the 2-hwy about

Gorgeous sunny day after the rain, slight challenge looking for the red arrow trail start after the parking lot, quick elevation gain with various switchbacks.

The gates are open, and we were able to park in the parking lot. Snow from the beginning of the trail. The flag and monument

first time doing a big hike with a group! The Leader is very patient as his group involves different levels of hikers. At first it

Snow from parking all the way to the summit.  Always check the road conditions before you go.  Cal Trans Hwy 2 – They are pretty

Great hike. First bit of snow about 0.5 miles up, put the microspikes on around 0.8 miles. First 3 miles are relatively easy as the