Mount Burnham
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This article is about the mountain in California. For other uses, see Mount Burnham (disambiguation).
Mount Burnham is one of the highest peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains. It is in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.[1] It is named for Frederick Russell Burnham the famous American military scout who taught Scoutcraft (then known as woodcraft) to Robert Baden-Powell and became one of the inspirations for the founding of the Boy Scouts. Mount Burnham was officially recognized by the USGS at a dedication ceremony in 1951.[4] It was original known as (West Twin) "North Baldy Mountain".[5] The peak is within Los Angeles County, about 16 miles (26 km) north of Glendora, and 66 miles (106 km) from Los Angeles. In 1956, Mount Burnham was added to the list of Signature Summits by the Hundred Peaks Section of the Sierra Club.[5]
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Mount Burnham | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 9,001 ft (2,744 m) NAVD 88[1] |
Listing | Hundred Peaks Section[2] |
Coordinates | 34°21′33″N 117°46′53″W[3] |
Geography | |
Location | Los Angeles County, California, U.S. |
Parent range | San Gabriel Mountains |
Topo map | USGS Crystal Lake |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike[2] |
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