Mount Burnham

Mount Burnham is a summit in the San Gabriel Mountains reaching 9,001 feet (2,743 meters) in elevation. The terrain features native conifers adapted to high altitude and harsh weather conditions.

The United States Geological Survey officially recorded Mount Burnham in 1951, ending earlier references to the summit as West Twin or North Baldy. This naming established a single identity for the peak within the range.

The mountain bears the name of Frederick Russell Burnham, an American military scout who influenced Robert Baden-Powell in establishing the Boy Scouts.

The Silver Moccasin Trail connects this summit with neighboring peaks across the San Gabriel Mountains, offering a long-distance hiking option. Plan for exposed sections, steep elevation gain, and sudden weather changes that can occur at higher elevations.

The Vincent Thrust Fault runs through this area as one of the oldest geological faults in the San Gabriel Mountains, dating back to the Mesozoic era. This ancient underground structure shaped the rocky composition visible across the range today.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 34.35911,-117.78150

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23