01-31-2021
Mount Baldy, California
There are a few ways you can hike Mt. Baldy. Two popular routes that are often combined to create a loop through the summit are the Devil's Backbone Trail and the Ski Hut Trail. However, once in a while we'll get some amazing winter alpine conditions in Southern California making Baldy Bowl a 3rd and very ideal introduction to mountaineering route. There are many routes up Baldy Bowl but we opted for the easier Zen Chute. Crampons, ice axe, helmet, and avalanche awareness are a must!
Distance: ~7.75 miles (Out-and-Back)
Elevation Gain: 3,956 ft.
Final Elevation: 10,064 ft.
Directions to the Trailhead: Use the following coordinates in Google Maps to route your directions to the fire road.
The hike begins on a gated fire road.
The Parking Lot
Starting up the trail with Jon and Melissa!
Follow the fire road up about half a mile until you see the Ski Hut Trail sign. This is really easy to miss!
Reached the ski hut. Good place to catch a quick breath and get our gear on.
Looking up the bowl!
All good vibes with Melissa!
Really steep towards the top.
Past the bowl and into the notch. Almost to the summit!
Made it!
#48.
Chris's Difficulty Scale - 6.5/10
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