If you are looking to do a loop hike to the summit of Mt. We will have to come back and get to the top sometime in the future. Baldy was great and the views were amazing even though we did not make it to the top. Baldy and beginning to rain at the trailhead. Our decision to turn back was the correct decision because not long after we were on the way down the mountain we started to hear thunder and by the time we got back to our car at Manker Flats it was thundering and lightening on top of Mt. Baldy early enough to be done before thunderstorms build in the afternoon. If they are, make sure to begin your hike to the summit of Mt. ![]() Note, if you are doing this hike in the summer make sure to check the weather to see if thunderstorms are forecasted for the mountains in Southern California. We chose to put safety first, as we did not want to be at the summit of Mt. After, some observation we both came to the decision not to go any farther since the desert thunderstorms were developing rapidly and they looked like they were heading our way. However, after crossing most of the Devil's Backbone, we began to take notice of approaching thunderstorms. We made it to the Devil's Backbone at which there are sheer drop offs of a 1,000 feet on each side of the trail. ![]() We would definitely recommend going on the less steep option. There are two options, one steep and one is less steep, but longer because it utilizes switchbacks. We made the mistake of going up the steep part of the trail when we left the ski area. The Ski Resort/Baldy Notch is at an elevation of about 7,800 ft. When leaving the ski resort the trail makes a left and heads steeply up the mountain. We could see Victorville, the Cajon Pass, and much more. There were also great views of the high desert as well. From this section at the Baldy Notch we could see the valley looking towards Los Angeles. Baldy Ski Lifts offer fun dinner/ski lift ticket deals during the summer. The views from the ski lodge area were amazing. For those that don't want to do any hiking, the views are worth it to come up the ski lift to have lunch at the Baldy Ski area during a weekend in the summer. It was very nice to be able to sit down and enjoy lunch at the midway point. Baldy Ski area located at the Baldy Notch, we stopped and enjoyed lunch inside their lodge. The best seasons to do this hike are late spring after the snow melts, Summer, and early fall before Southern California winter storms arrive. Baldy via the Devil's Backbone Trail goes through some of the most rugged terrain in the Angeles National Forest. This section of the trail is treacherous when snow and/or ice are present. Make sure to take your time while traversing these sections of the Devil's Backbone Trail and only experienced mountaineers/hikers with crampons and ice picks should attempt this hike if there is snow or ice present. There are also several areas along the Devil's Backbone Trail with sheer some drop-offs of a 1,000 to 2,000 feet (the devils backbone area picture below), those with a fear of heights should be very careful when hiking of this section of the trail. Either way there is a lot of elevation gain in a short period of time. The longer hike will take about 8 hours and the shorter hike will take about 4 hours. It is up to you to decide how long you want the hike to take, but as described in this write-up both hikes are out and back. Baldy Ski Lifts up to the Baldy Notch, the hike is 6.4 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 2,300 ft. Baldy, is 11.25 miles roundtrip with an elevation gain of 4,300 feet. Baldy, using the trail from Manker Flats to the Baldy Notch and the Devil's Backbone Trail from the Baldy Notch to the summit of Mt. Baldy Ski Lift is operating, click Here.ĭescription of Hike: The length of the hike to the summit of Mt. Baldy Ski Lift area if you are going to take the ski lift up to the Baldy Notch, as the costs are rolled into your lift ticket. Baldy Visitor Center on your way up the mountain. To park at Manker Flats you will need a Forest Adventure Pass, since this hike is in the Angeles National Forest. Baldy Ski lifts which operates their ski lifts for hikers on summer weekends for a much shorter option to the summit of Mt. Park at Manker flats if you want to take the longer way to the Baldy Notch from the Manker Flats trail, or keep going to the Mt. Baldy Road and follow until Manker Flats. ![]() Follow Mountain Avenue to the intersection with Shinn Road and make a left turn. Baldy, take the 210 freeway to Upland and exit Mountain Avenue heading North into the Angeles National Forest. Directions to Trailhead: To get to the Trailhead to hike to the summit of Mt.
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