Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Baldy Bowl Trail (Ski Hut Trail) is the shortest route to Mt Baldy's summit at 8.8 miles round trip, but it trades distance for steep, sustained climbing. Fit hikers will work hard, and anyone out of shape should expect frequent breaks. The trail passes the Sierra Club Ski Hut at 3.3 miles, a solid rest spot before the final push. The summit is Mount San Antonio, the highest point in LA County at 10,064 feet. This route requires good fitness and is best done in summer and fall when snow and ice aren't a factor. No permit needed, but arrive early for parking at Manker Flats.
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Baldy Bowl Trail (Ski Hut Trail) is the shortest route to Mt Baldy's summit at 8.8 miles round trip, but it trades distance for steep, sustained climbing. Fit hikers will work hard, and anyone out of shape should expect frequent breaks. The trail passes the Sierra Club Ski Hut at 3.3 miles, a solid rest spot before the final push. The summit is Mount San Antonio, the highest point in LA County at 10,064 feet. This route requires good fitness and is best done in summer and fall when snow and ice aren't a factor. No permit needed, but arrive early for parking at Manker Flats.
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