Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail (3,900' gain/9 miles)

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ADVANCED hike to Mt. Baldy summit 10,064' and back out via the Ski Hut Trail ~3,900' gain/~9 miles in snow conditions.

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Cross-posted with Adventurers Unlimited Hiking Club.

Total of 12 hikers.

Difficulty: Very Strenuous. Slow to moderate paced hike.

Time: ~7 hours

Distance: ~9 miles

Gain/Loss: ~3,900'

Recommendations for this hike: 3 liters of water and electrolytes, 10 essentials, micro-spikes and hiking-poles mandatory, waterproof boots, warm hat, warm gloves, energy snacks and lunch, sunscreen, sunglasses, layered clothing, wind/rain jacket.

Adventure Pass should be displayed when parking at Manker Flats. Park at your own risk and cost.

Summit weather:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.28842455210738&lon=-117.64314651489258&site=lox&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.UroDD0bUo9B

Trailhead weather:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.2650049&lon=-117.62949900000001&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=Manker%20Flat%2C%20Angeles%20National%20Forest%2C%20California%2091759%2C%20USA#.Ur9sDEYj89A

Mountain-forecast:

http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-San-Antonio/forecasts/3068

Cancellations: Heavy snow, high winds, thunderstorms and forest fires will cancel this hike.

This hike is strenuous due to gain and elevation, and not for beginners. Must have a hiking history on Meetup or share your recent hiking history if asked.

Getting There:

Heading west on 210 freeway exit at Baseline Rd. Turn left on E. Baseline Rd and then right on Padua Ave. after a couple miles turn right on Mt. Baldy Rd. Follow it all the way up to Manker Flats about 12 miles. It takes about 30 minutes to trailhead from freeway exit. Park on any shoulder of the road in Manker Flats area and display your valid National Forest Adventure Pass. Park at your own risk and cost.

Trailhead GPS coordinates: 34.266261,-117.626992

*Disclaimer: The Organizer and Assistant Organizers in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you and your heirs are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge me the Organizers and Assistant Organizers of the San Jacinto Hiking Club Meetup Group from any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.