Distance: 3.4 miles round trip on trail
Summit Elevation: 8044'
Elevation Gain: 875'
Elevation Gain (in Empire State Buildings): 0.7
Round trip time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recommended water: 16 oz.
Parking/Fees: $35 National Parks Fee
Difficulty: Easy
Little Baldy is in Sequoia National Park and can be reached from an easy trail that starts at a turnout off the Generals Highway. We started near the end of the golden hour and enjoyed the glow on the evergreens as we gained elevation. Signs of the last fire that raged through were evident, but it was less damaged than the area around Big Baldy. Views were also better than on Big Baldy, not just because we had better weather. Little Baldy is situated closer to the other big mountains and the great western divide. The whole mountain was charming. A benchmark graced the top, along with some kind of solar powered weather/comm station. The summit dome was large and sloped down gently a great distance before reaching a drop off. It looked like it could be climbed without difficulty from the south ridge, worth a try if we ever get a chance.
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