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    Hikes/United States/California/Angeles National Forest

    Old Mount Baldy Trail

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    Hard
    Duration
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    8.5-12h
    Distance
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    21.2 km
    Elevation
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    1,774 m
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    The Old Mount Baldy Trail is a lengthy hike in the Angeles National Forest of Southern California that features challenging terrain and beautifully scenic views. While out on the trail, you will climb uphill to the north and through Bear Flats, before pushing up the mountainside to reach the breathtaking summit of Mount San Antonio. Make sure that you arrive prepared and have your adventure pass visible in your vehicle prior to setting out on your hike.

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    Route Description for Old Mount Baldy Trail

    For those who want to test the limits of their physical fitness and experience some truly stunning views that stretch out across the Southern California landscape, the Old Mount Baldy Trail is an excellent option to explore. Created in the 1880s as a means to reach a potential, but never realized, observatory at the summit, this trail is still a great way to get out into the San Gabriel Mountains.

    Setting out from the Mount Baldy Visitor Center, you will follow Bear Canyon Drive to the northwest, before picking up the trail as it leads north into the mountains. Here, you will pass through Bear Flats, before the trail begins to seriously steepen on the way up to the summit.

    With the top of Mount San Antonio in your sights, you will continue working your way uphill to the northeast to be met with some incredible landscape views. After reveling in the sights, carefully head back down along the same trail to make a return into the trailhead.

    Getting to the Old Mount Baldy Trail Trailhead

    The trailhead for this hike can be found at the Mount Baldy Visitor Center.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      June-November

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      High

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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