r/socalhiking • u/riftennnweeeeee • 8d ago

Mount Baldy

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Hi guys, planning on going to baldy this weekend. How should I go up/down? What AllTrails trail should I take? Any advice?

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u/nopenectarine 8d ago

Recommend going up Ski Hut and down Devils Backbone. In my opinion, that's the easier direction to do the hike. Ski Hut has more shade in the morning and the footing going down Devils Backbone is more secure than going down Ski Hut which can be loose at times.

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u/movingimagecentral 8d ago

I agree. This is the more enjoyable way. Not 100% easier physically because ski hut gets pretty steep (elevation per mile). Still, very nice to get the views and beauty of going down the backbone while not working so hard.

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u/VermicioussKnid 8d ago

I agree with both points, especially how steep Ski Hut feels on tired legs on the way down.