I went up the Devil's Backbone and then down Baldy Bowl. This is my first time to Mt. Baldy, but I think I would prefer this route instead of the other way around. The hike up Devil's Backbone was challenging, but I definitely do not want to do this going down. Personally, the way back from the summit to Manker Flats was not well-marked. I got lost twice! I didn't even get lost at the cool part (apparently there's some airplane wreckage); I had to climb up loose rocks in order to go back to the trail.

Highly recommend that you download your map ahead since there is no signal at all around the area.

Love the view at the top! And the wind felt great in the summer heat 🙂