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Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy)

Claremont California Climbs

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Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) - Claremont California Climbs

A great escape from the noise and crowds of Los Angeles, minutes from downtown. This loop hike takes you from the desert into pine forest. The summit is the high point of the San Gabriel Mountains. Mount San Antonio, or Mount Baldy as it is often called, is a refreshing oasis in the midst of the Los Angeles urban sprawl. The route described is a loop, chosen for its variety of terrain and eclectic biotic zones. This route combines the Baldy Bowl Trail (also known as the Ski Hut Trail) for the ascent, with the Devils Backbone Trail and Manker Canyon Fire Trail for the descent.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Climbing
Nearby City: Claremont
Length: 11 total miles
Elevation Gain: 3,800 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Class 2; strenuous
Season: Best April through November; may be too hot in midsummer
Trailhead Elevation: 6,264 feet
Top Elevation: 10,064 feet
Local Contacts: Sheep Mountain Wilderness
Local Maps: Southern California Atlas and Gazetteer; USGS Mount San Antonio
Topo Map: Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) Topographic Map
Guide Book: Climbing California's Mountains Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

Marcos Rating:
Date of Trip: 9/3/2007
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Great trail for a quick day hike. All the trail was easy to follow, but qui…
Richard Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/31/2007
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Not a review, an addendum: Where the trail description states that the t…

Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 40s to lower 50s.

  2. Saturday
    Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 60s.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly clear. Lows in the 40s.

  4. Sunday
    Sunny. Highs around 70.

About This Trail Guide

Climbing California's Mountains
Climbing California's Mountains

by Jay Anderson (Falcon Publishing)

California is home to some of the nation's most scenic and majestic mountains, a diverse and varied…

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