Mt. Baldy from the Village and Devil's Backbone - Ski Chair Loop (6000' gain)

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Mt. Baldy from the Village and Devil's Backbone - Ski Chair Loop (6000' gain)

Hike stats:

6,000' elevation gain (most of this is on the way up Bear Canyon)http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/c/3/a/600_271852282.jpeg

Advanced hike.

This is my last hike before heading to Mount Whitney so I will be taking it moderate to slow. I am taking the ski chair down, $12 tickets in Baldy Notch Pub.

Mt. Baldy from the Village and Devil's Backbone - Ski Chair Loop (6000' gain)

Average gain per mile 1,000'

Bring 4 liters of water, foods, salts, poles, layered clothing.

Rain or Extreme hot weather may cancel.

Weather:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.29750109934765&lon=-117.64640808105469

Parking: display an adventure pass.

***No sweep on this hike. If you feel sick do not go higher, go back the way you came.

***Warning: Hike at your own risk.

Bear Canyon hike description:

http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/baldytrail.html

http://www.shopbaldy.com/summer/BearTrail.lasso

Map can be downloaded from this website under folder "More" drop-down to "Files" look for Mt. Baldy map.