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Mountain San Antonio (Baldy), the highest point of Los Angeles County, is the peak of San Gabriel Mountains with 10,068 ft. elevation. San Gabriel Mountain is a Transverse Ranges formed around San Andreas Faults. Mountain San Antonio summit is one of the big four Southern California peaks, San Gorgonio Mountain, San Jacinto Mountain, San Bernardino Mountain and Mountain San Antonio (Baldy).
In 1880s, William B. Dewey hiked to the summit on a loop by connecting Mt. Baldy Trail and Devil's Backbone Trail.
This day hike starts from Trailhead at 6200 feet. It takes us on a fire road past San Antonio falls to ski area (4 miles) and then on trail across Devil's Backbone to the peak - about 7 miles with 3800 ft gain. We return on shorter 5 miles steep trail crossing stream and ending at water hole at San Antonio Falls - good for a refreshing dunk.
This is suitable as a family event and siblings can come as a beginning hike. This is the beginning of training for this summer’s Sierra Adventure.
TimeMay
Activities
[622 SoCal Peaks Patch][622 Special SC 7 Peaks Patch][Hiking Merit Badge]
Location
Trailhead: Manker Flats Parking Area (34.268162,-117.630253)
Destination: Summit Mt Baldy (10,068 ft; 12 miles), Angeles National Forest
Weather
Mountain Baldy Weather Forecast
Maps
South Lake middle school to Manker Flats Parking Area (Parking is not allowed in the end of road).
Equipments
Hiking boots
Windbreaker or jacket—can be cold and windy on peak. Please prepare 3 layers (short-sleeve, long-sleeve, plus light jacket).
Ten essentials
Pocket knife
First aid kit
Extra clothing
Rain gear
Water bottle be sure to bring enough water for the hike. Have at least 1.5 liters of liquids as we will be covering 10 miles in 5-7 hours at relatively high elevation where the body needs more water. Also it would be helpful to have Gatorade G02 electrolyte or coconut juice to replenish the electrolytes.
Flashlight or headlamp
Trail food
Matches or fire starter
Sun protection
Map and compass
Bring your own sack lunch. Don't pack food that requires containers. Have a plastic bag ready for your trash. Snacks like granola bars are great for hiking.
Permit
Adventure Pass for Parking from Ranger or Sports Chalet
Pit Stop
In-N-Out Burger, Arcadia, 420 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 (Google Map)
Forms
Permission/Medical Release forms are required from every Scout.
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