Vincent Gap Trail Head: distance indicated is west of Grassy Hollow

Vincent Gap 2.6 miles from Grassy Hollow

Mt. Baden Powell Hike:  Starts from parking lot on south side of Highway 2.  This is an 8 mile round trip with a 2800 foot elevation gain. See hike 81 in "Trails of the Angeles". You can continue on the PCT beyond the summit and come to the Dawson Saddle Trail in 2.4 miles. Turn right here, and you come to Dawson Saddle on Highway 2 in 2 miles. Staying on the PCT beyond the Dawson Saddle Trail, takes you to Little Jimmy Campground in 3.2 miles. Continuing on the PCT for another 2.1 miles brings you to Highway 2 at Islip Saddle. Car shuttles between Vincent Gap and Dawson Saddle or Islip Saddle make great hikes.        

Vincent Gap via Vincent Gulch to Mine Gulch and Prairie Fork:  Also starts from parking lot on south side of Highway 2. Take the dirt road going south from parking lot.  Watch for trail going off to the left and down after about 1/4 mile. Follow this trail.   Hike is a 7.6 mile round trip with 2,000’ elevation loss.  Remember,  this is all uphill on the way back. See Hike No. 83 in "The Trails of the Angeles". This trail continues on to Cabin Flat in 2.2 miles.  Make sure you leave enough time and strength for the return if  you go beyond Mine Gulch.

Vincent Gap to Big Horn Mine: Also starts from parking lot on south side of Highway 2. Take dirt road going south from parking lot and stay on dirt road. Do not take the down trail mentioned above. Hike is 4 round trip. See hike No. 82 in "Trails of  the Angeles". Stay off the old mine buildings. They are dangerous. You have to clamber over some rock slides.

Manzanita Trail:  This one starts from the parking lot on the north side of Highway 2. Trail goes down to a stream that is usually running difficult to cross except in drought years. It is about a 5-6 mile round trip down to the stream  and back.  If you cross the stream, the trail continues to South Fork Campground 5.3 miles one way from Vincent Gap.