Mount Baldy

4/24/2021. First time going through this trail. Love it…will surely take this route going up again & perhaps take Devil’s Backbone trail going down. Definitely

Ascent via the Notch and Devil’s Backbone; descent via Baldy Bowl passing the ski hut, for a total of 5 hrs 45 min. It was

Way harder than I thought it would be!

Ascended via the Notch and Devil’s Backbone from near Manker Campground starting at 7:00am. The hike was strenuous but very doable. Trail conditions were good,

Finally, I summited Baldy! Not easy as expected… View is breathtaking!!!  Hiking above the clouds is a treat! Another fun hike with bunch of overachievers:)

Started early to beat the crowds.  My 1st time to go up thru Baldy Bowl for the ascent.  We normally take the Devils Backbone route.