Name: 2025-Nov: Mt Baldy trail via Ski Hut-Late Autumn/Winter Wonderland/Levels 2+
Start: 2025-11-19T08:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-19T13:30:00-08:00
Location: Mt Baldy Ski Lift

**Special Hike after 2025 2nd Winter storm in Southern California. Mt Bald (San Antonio) via Ski Hut by San Antonio Falls trailhead is a beautiful trail for seeing and hiking on snow**

**THIS IS NOT INTRODUCTION TO HIKING (not for Beginners or Occasional Hikers) It is a strenuous hike, intended and fit for regular intermediate-plus/advanced hikers due to the pace, distance and elevation gain.**
**Please know your limit, answer clearly to questions when RSVP, so it will help us to know you better in case we haven't met or hiked together before. Hikers will join the organizer for a workout; there is no leader or sweeper on this hike. PREPARE HIKING ALONE IN CASE YOU CAN'T GO THE GROUP PACE OR RETURN THE SAME WAY YOU HIKE UP**!

**Adventure Pass**: Required!
**DEPARTURE TIME** see the end of the post for address info
**8:30 AM at Mt Baldy trailhead/san Antonio Falls trailhead**

**Highlights**:
**Awe-inspiring views, strenuous uphill climb, variety of pine trees, creeks**
**Near: Mt Baldy, CA**
**Distance: 7+ miles round trip**
**Elevation Gain/Loss: 4K to 4200 ft**
**Duration: 5-8 hours Hiking**

**General Rating/Difficulty**: \*\*Levels 2+ to 3 moderate or moderate-fast pace, STRENUOUS hike for distance, elevation and speed; Link to Hike [**RATING TABLE**](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating) to read more about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating**

**GOOD TO KNOW** : Wear hiking shoes, micro spikes, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and The **[Ten Essentials](https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)** for outdoor hiking https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

**ROUTE**
Loop 7.2+ miles RT with 3900 feet of vertical gain for who plan to hike Mt Baldy via Ski Hut loop back on Devil's Backbone.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mount-san-antonio-ski-hut-and-falls-via-baldy-bowl-trailhead?u=i&sh=enpuux

**ABOUT THE TRAILS**

**The Baldy Bowl Trail**, also known as the Ski Hut Trail, is the shortest route to the summit of **Mt Baldy**. Unfortunately, that short distance comes at the price of a very steep climb. For fit hikers, you'll have to work, and for those out of shape, expect to take breaks to catch your breath as you navigate the steep slopes. Along the way, you'll have a picture-perfect spot to rest, the Sierra Club Ski Hut. And the final payoff is reaching the highest point in Los Angeles County, Mount San Antonio, known colloquially as Mt Baldy because of its bald face.
**San Antonio Ski Hut**
Built by the Ski Mountaineers in 1936, the San Antonio Ski Hut is located at 8,300' and reached via a steep 3-mile hike and 2200' foot elevation gain. The trailhead starts 1 mile beyond the locked gate of San Antonio Falls Rd. (approx 300 yards past Snowcrest Lodge and 400 yards before the entrance to Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts). The hut offers a fully-equipped kitchen, dishes, cookware, running water and solar lighting.
More info for http://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9270810

**Driving Direction to the trailhead**: Take the 60, 10 or 210 take exit 52 toward Baseline Rd, turn left to E. Baseline Rd in Upland/Ontario. Exit and travel North (towards the mountains - you can't miss them.)
Park in a large parking lot.

San Antonio Falls Trailhead/Mt Baldy Parking: 993 Falls Rd, Mt Baldy, CA

**REMINDER**:
***By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings***
\*\***YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.**
\*\***YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY**
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

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