6.3km
Total Distance
1,192m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The climb to the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains above Los Angeles, Mount San Antonio, better known as Mount Baldy. From Manker Flat the route follows Baldy Road and the Baldy Bowl Trail up to the San Antonio Ski Hut, then climbs steeply to the summit, where the Devil's Backbone Trail comes in. High and exposed.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1.1km
  2. 2
    Spring · 3.8km
    springs can run dry
  3. 3
    San Antonio Ski Hut · 3.9km
    Mountain hut
  4. 4
    Rock windbreak
    at the end · Shelter
Surface
gravel 79%, paved 18%

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes