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July 2, 2006
| General | Trail Saver | Peak Bagger | Mini-Peak Bagger | 7 League Boot | Night Camper | Backpacker | ||
Mini-Peak Bagger Award
Introduction
The Mini-Peak Bagger Program is offered by the Los Angeles Area Council to acquaint Units with backcountry experiences that include elements of backpacking, peak climbing, and conservation work.
The Unit Leadership is encouraged to use these outings as an opportunity for developing outdoor skills and working on related merit badges. As most of these peaks are within easy reach for one-day outings, Units that are unable to take overnight backpacking trips can participate in this challenging program. It is hoped that these peak climbing experiences will prepare and lead each hiker into the broadest participation in the High Adventure Program of the LAAC-HAT. There is no time limit for earning these awards.
Awards
| Award | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 8 Mini-Peak Bagger | Climb eight peaks |
| 16 Mini-Peak Bagger | Climb eight additional peaks |
| 24 Mini-Peak Bagger | Climb eight additional peaks |
Peaks - Angeles National Forest
| Name | Elev. | Topo map | Trailhead/Approach | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hillyer | 6162 | Chilao Flat | Horse Flats Campground | E |
| Iron Mountain No. 3 | 5040 | Chilao Flat Monte | Cristo Campground | E - M |
| Strawberry Peak No. 1 | 6164 | Chilao Flat | Red Box | M |
| Iron Mountain No. 2 | 5635 | Condor Peak | Trail Canyon (Sunland Quad) | M |
| Josephine Peak | 5558 | Condor Peak | Clear Creek Infomation Station | E - M |
| Mt. Lukens | 5074 | Condor Peak | Stone Canyon | M - S |
| Mt. Baden-Powell | 9399 | Crystal Lake | Vincent Gap or Dawson Saddle | M |
| Mt. Hawkins | 8850 | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake | M |
| Mt. Islip | 8250 | Crystal Lake | Islip Saddle | E |
| Smith Mountain | 5111 | Crystal Lake | Highway 39 | M |
| Throop Peak | 9138 | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake or Dawson Saddle | M |
| Mt. Williamson | 8248 | Crystal Lake | Islip Saddle | E - M |
| Bighorn Peak | 8441 | Cucamonga Peak | Icehouse Canyon | M |
| Cucamonga Peak | 8859 | Cucamonga Peak | (optional) | M - S |
| Ontario Peak | 8693 | Cucamonga Peak | Icehouse Canyon | M |
| Timber Peak | 8303 | Cucamonga Peak | Icehouse Canyon | E - M |
| Dawson Peak | 9575 | Mt. San Antonio | Guffy Campground | E - M |
| Pine Mountain No. 1 | 9648 | Mt. San Antonio | Guffy Campground | E - M |
| Mt. San Antonio | 10064 | Mt. San Antonio | Baldy Notch (1) | M - S |
| Wright Mountain | 8505 | Mt. San Antonio | Acorn Canyon | E - M |
| Mt. Lowe | 5603 | Mt. Wilson | (optional) | E - M |
| Mt. Markham | 5742 | Mt. Wilson | Eaton Gap | E - M |
| Mt. Emma | 5273 | Pacifico Mountain | Kentucky Springs Canyon | E - M |
| Telegraph Peak | 8985 | Telegraph Peak | Mt. Baldy Notch (1) | M |
| Thunder Mountain | 8587 | Telegraph Peak | Mt. Baldy Notch (1); Icehouse Cyn | M |
| Twin Peaks | 7761 | Waterman Mountain | Angeles Crest Highway | S |
| Waterman Mountain | 8038 | Waterrnan Mountain | Angeles Crest Highway | M |
- Ski lift may be taken to Baldy Notch, as an option to hiking the road from the parking lots.
Peaks - San Bernardino National Forest
| Name | Elev. | Topo map | Trailhead/Approach | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Peak | 8201 | Fawnskin | Big Bear Ranger Station | E - M |
| Allen Peak | 5795 | Forest Falls | Wilson Creek | E - M |
| Birch Mountain | 7826 | Forest Falls | Oak Glen Ranger Station | M |
| Little San Gorgonio | 9133 | Forest Falls | Little San Gorgonio Trail | S |
| Wilshire Peak | 8707 | Forest Falls | Wilshire Peak Trail | M |
| Apache Peak | 7567 | Idyllwild | Morris Ranch Road | M - S |
| Slide Peak | 7841 | Keller Peak | Lookout Road | E |
| Mineral Mountain | 7230 | Onyx Peak | Round Valley Campground | E |
| Suicide Peak | 7528 | San Jacinto Peak | Deer Spring Trail | E |
Peaks - Los Padres National Forest
| Name | Elev. | Topo map | Trailhead/Approach | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald Peak | 6870 | Alamo Mountain | Snowy Creek or Alder Creek | E - M |
| Snowy Peak | 6559 | Alamo Mountain | Snowy Creek or Buck Creek | M |
| Black Mountain No. 2 | 6216 | Black Mountain | Buck Creek | M |
| White Mountain No. 2 | 6253 | Black Mountain | Buck Creek | M |
| Frazier Mountain | 8013 | Frazier Mountain | Chuchupate Campground | E - M |
| Antimony Peak | 6848 | Pleito Hills | Road End | E - M |
| Grouse Mountain | 8650 | Sawmill Mountain | (optional) | E |
| Sawmill Mountain No. 1 | 8750 | Sawmill Mountain | (optional) | E |
Peaks - Joshua Tree National Park
| Name | Elev. | Topo map | Trailhead/Approach | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Mountain | 5814 | Indian Cove | Juniper Flat | M |
| Eureka Peak | 5516 | Joshua Tree | South Black Rock Canyon C. G. | E - M |
| Inspiration Mountain | 5575 | Keys View | Keys View Road | E |
| Ryan Mountain | 5457 | Keys View | Sheep Pass | E - M |
| Lost Horse Mountain | 5188 | Keys View | Keys View Road | E |
| Queen Mountain | 5687 | Queen Mountain | Queen Valley | M |
| Bernard Peak | 5360 | Rockhouse Canyon | Pleasent Valley | M |
Peaks - Other Southern California Locations
| Name | Elev. | Topo map | Trailhead/Approach | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyamaca Peak | 6510 | Cuyamaca Peak | (optional) | E - M |
| Little Stonewall Peak | 5250 | Cuyamaca Peak | Los Cabellos Campground | E |
| Stonewall Peak | 5730 | Cuyarnaca Peak | Paso Picacho Campground | E |
Peaks - Philmont
| Name | Elev. | |
|---|---|---|
| Burn Peak | 9938 | |
| Hart Peak | 7978 |
Rating System
| E - Easy | Has a trail from the trailhead to the summit or a minimum of scrambling from the trail to the summit. Usually there is a combination of shorter hiking distance, less elevation gain, and lower elevation. |
| M - Moderate | May involve more cross-country hiking, i.e., no trail, and scrambling to the summit. Greater distance, elevation gain, and higher summits. |
| S - Strenuous | Usually no trail for some distance to the summit. Generally requires a full day of hiking because of distance, elevation gain, height of peak, and lack of trail. |
The Fine Print
- The climb must be made with at least a summit bag containing the ten essentials.
- The hiking group must have five or more hikers, which must include an adult leader 21 or older and one other adult (BSA policy).
- Climb the peak and sign the register in the summit box (if one is available).
- Prior to applying for each award, each applicant must complete an approved conservation project of not less than 6 hours effort in the Angeles National Forest. The project may be done at any time.
- A separate 6 hour project is to be done for each award.
- A maximum of two peaks may be climbed on a single day.
- A maximum of three peaks may be climbed during a single outing.
- No peak may be climbed more than once for credit.
- Pick up and pack out any trash along the trail.
- If possible, stop at the nearest Ranger Station and let the Forest Service know of any conditions that may need their attention.
- There is no time limit for earning these awards.
All requirements are as of June 2006
The information on this page is available from the Los Angeles Area Council High Adventure Team or as a PDF file (1.3M).
Contents of this page provided by Tom Thorpe. Made on Macintosh.
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