Hiked: 8/3/2012
Route 2
Distance: 8 miles round trip on road, trail, and use trail
Summit Elevation: 10064' (3067m)
Prominence: 6224'
Elevation Gain: 3900'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 3.12
Round trip time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Recommended water: 96 oz.
Parking/Fees: Adventure Pass
Difficulty: Strenuous
The highest peak in the San Gabriel mountains and Los Angeles County is Mount San Antonio, also known as Mount Baldy. This is a steep climb, especially the second half on the south ridge. I took a short break at the Ski Hut, which is roughly half way from Manker Flat. The trail spiders into many confusing use trails near the summit. My first trip up left my calves burning for three days. I also had trouble catching my breath on the first trip because I pushed myself too hard above 9000' . I paced myself better the second time after learning some respect for the elevation and it was much easier.
Update: 11/17/2013
Looking back at my very first trip report, I realize it doesn't have much information. This was before I had a GPS so I can't show the track or elevation profile. The statistics came from the Trails of the Angeles hiking book.
Update: 1/9/2019
I added a Google Earth GPS Track view from a winter ascent.
Looking down San Antonio Canyon
Approaching the Ski Hut
The Baldy Bowl
Passing under the Bowl
Looking down the ridge above the Bowl
View to West Baldy
Devils Backbone Trail sign on the summit
Summit plaque
See Also:
Mount San Antonio North Backbone
Mount San Antonio Winter Ascent
Mount San Antonio via Devils Backbone
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