Baldy Bowl Trailhead — Attraction in Wrightwood

This is one of my favorite trails, seriously it's a right of passage. Mt. Baldy sits at 10,064 feet of elevation and it is not your everyday hike. This hike is about 10 miles round trip. From the parking lot to the skihut it takes me about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This route is shorter but steeper than taking Devils backbone trail. There is more forest but after the hut there is no shade. Round trip for me is around 8 hours. When I reach the top I always have lunch and take pics which takes about an hour. I take Davils backbone on my way down so that I can stop at the Notch restaurant. I personally dislike going back down the Skihut trail because of...

This is a super strenuous trail and folks of all levels of preparedness head up here. Most people know what they’re doing, but there are always folks who are severely underprepared. Be sure to start early in the day and bring all the proper equipment, food and water for whatever season you are hiking in, and if you are unsure, come up with someone who knows the way, and be mentally ready to turn around before reaching your desired...

This is one of the shorter ways to access the Baldy summit and can be used to access to also access the Ski Hut. Past the hut the trail is very steep, and requires trekking poles, but the views are amazing and worth the climb. This trail can also be used to access the Register Ridge Trail, the shortest...