Name: Baldy: Bear Canyon Trail
Start: 2024-08-24T06:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-08-24T13:00:00-07:00

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Organizer: Aaron Abromowitz

Location: Mt Baldy, CA

Hike Difficulty: Advanced, Level 8/10

Distance: 13 miles

Elevation Gain: 6,500'

Trail condition: Single file trail, partially shaded

Water: 4 liters

Dog: no

Toilette: There is a restaurant near the trailhead, but it doesn't open until later

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Directions: Take the 210 east and exit on Baseline Road (exit 52). Turn left at the light at the end of the ramp on to Baseline Road. Make the next right on to Padua Avenue. Drive 1.7 miles and turn right onto Mount Baldy Road (there will be a traffic light). Continue up Mount Baldy Road for seven miles to Mount Baldy Village.

Parking: There is some parking near the visitor center at Baldy Village, and a more on the side of the road a little bit further up.

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Trail Description:

We will start from the Baldy village and take the bear canyon trail up. It is a combination of shaded and non-shaded sections. It can definitely get hot once the sun gets up, particularly on the way back down. Make sure to bring enough water (I bring at least 4 liters when it's summer).

Mount San Antonio, commonly known as Old Baldy or Mt Baldy, at 10,068 ft, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and the highest point in Los Angeles County (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County,_California). Mount San Antonio's sometimes snow-capped peaks are visible on clear days and dominate the view of the Los Angeles skyline.

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Warning:

If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the hike for you.

If you have never done a hike of this distance or difficulty before, this hike will be very difficult for you. The mountain is not going anywhere. Do it when your mind and body are ready.

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