Hike Mt Baldy via San Antonio Ski Hut trail

Let's hike Mt Baldy!

The Ski Hut Trail (officially "Baldy Bowl Trail") is a 8.4 miles round trip. It's the most direct route. It's steep and varied. The narrow path travels through some amazing high country. And with 3,900 feet of elevation gain, this climb is considered very strenuous. Plan for a whole day hike!

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/3/f/c/event_242309692.jpeg

Getting to the Trailhead

From the new 210 Freeway extension, driving east: Exit Baseline Road in Claremont. Turn left on Baseline. In one block turn right unto Padua Avenue. In 1.7 miles turn right onto Mt. Baldy Road (stop sign). After 7.2 miles you pass the Angles National Forest Mt. Baldy Visitor Center in Mt. Baldy Village. You can get a Forest Adventure Pass here. Continue a few miles up to Maker Flats.

Park at upper end of Manker Flats Campground in one of the dirt areas near the gated Falls Road on the left (if you reach the ski lift parking lot, you've gone too far, unless you plan to ride the ski lift). We will meet near this gate at 8am. Your hike will proceed up this road. A National Forest Adventure Pass is required for parking.

If you're running late, call or text me (Aliz, 714-548-1133). Make sure you do this ahead of time, because we will not have reception in the mountains!!

If you'd like to carpool, leave a message in the comments.

Hike details

Distance: 8.4mi round trip
Elevation gain: 3900ft
Mt San Antonio (aka Baldy) coordinates: 34.2889° N, 117.6458° W
Topo map: Mt. Baldy-Cacamonga Wilderness (2009)
For weather reports, check Mount Baldy, CA.

More details
http://66.39.73.65/hiking/baldy1.html

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/4/1/a/event_242309722.jpeg

Things to bring
Lots of water!
Water purification means
Sun protection
Food

DISCLAIMER
As an event organizer I assume absolutely no responsibility for you on my trips and hikes. I am simply a "hiking buddy", nothing more. If you choose to participate on any of my hikes you assume all responsibility for yourself and agree not to hold me or our Meetup group liable in any way. Make sure you do not participate on a hike you do not feel capable of doing without putting yourself or your health at risk. If you are in doubt please get a check-up with a physician, research the event further, or contact the organizer.