Stoddard Peak - Saint Patrick's Day

6 Miles, 1100 feet of elevation gain, a fairly easy hike, good for beginners. Nice views of lower San Antonio Canyon and beyond!

Wear your Green! Watch out for Leprechauns!

From the Freeway, driving east: Exit Baseline Road in Claremont. Turn left (west) on Baseline. In one block turn right (north) unto Padua Avenue. In 1.7 miles turn right onto Mt. Baldy Road (stop sign). After 2.4 miles you pass Shinn Road (an alternate route coming in from the right). Drive another 3.3 miles to the turn-off to Barrett-Stoddard Road on the right. You can park in the clearing.

From the 210 Freeway, driving west: In Upland, exit Mountain Ave./Mt. Baldy Exit, Exit 54. Turn right and proceed north on Mountain Ave (at some point it turns into Shinn Road. Drive 5 miles to Mt. Baldy Road. Turn right (north) and drive another 3.3 miles to the turn-off to Barrett-Stoddard Road on the right. You can park in the clearing.

A National Forest Adventure Pass (http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/passes/pass-adventure.shtml) is required for parking. You can purchase one from the National Forest visitor's center in Mt. Baldy Village (606-982-2829), about 3 miles up the road from the trailhead.