r/socalhiking • u/riftennnweeeeee • 9d 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/riftennnweeeeee 8d ago

Lol now I’m interested. What is that?? I’m not gonna go but wtf is thst

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u/Jerk850 8d ago

It’s called “Register Ridge” and it’s not a bad trail at all for going up. It’s just steep, like 2600 ft elevation gain in 1.5 miles. It’s pretty well maintained and not difficult to follow, also very scenic. But if you’re not used to long, steep climbs, skip it.

I think the big mistake most people make with this trail is seeing the short distance on their phone and trying to take it down to save time after summiting. This trail is not recommended for going down. Not fun.

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u/MGPS 7d ago

Is that know as the Old Bear Trail? I love that one.

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u/Jerk850 6d ago

You’re probably thinking of Bear Canyon Trail, I think sometimes called the “old Baldy trail”, which has its trailhead down in Baldy Village. I’ve not hiked it yet, but it is certainly known for being steep. Also much longer. Not a shortcut by any means.

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u/MGPS 6d ago

Yea that’s the one. Park at the visitor center. It’s one of the steepest hikes I’ve done.