Hike Log

Mount Baldy (Peak #3)

Trailhead:

Manker Flats Campground

Miles:

Type of Hike:

Day hike

Trail Conditions:

Trail in good condition

ROAD:

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs:

No bugs

Snow:

Intermittent snow – not hard to cross

Link:

This was a tough hike.  Started the day at 4:30AM with a group of 4 of us.  We went up to the Notch, then over on the Devil's Backbone.  At about 9,300′, altitude effects started to hit.  The last 700′ to the top was a crazy mess of switchback and 40mph winds.  We summited around 9:30AM and stayed for about an hour.  The way down on the Ski Hut trail was horrible – that is a rough trail on the knees, and I pity everyone I saw climbing up it.  Overall, this was my favorite peak so far!

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