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Mount Baldy
It may take you all day to hike this 8-mile trail, but it is worth every step once you reach the summit of this Southern California mountain.
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Mount Baldy Details
It may take you all day to hike this 8-mile trail, but it is worth every step once you reach the summit of this Southern California mountain. At the top, you will be at the highest point in Los Angeles, standing 10,064-feet above sea level (although the hike itself only ascends up 4,000-feet). At the peak, you will have sweeping views over the Mojave Desert and even the Pacific Ocean. It can be quite windy and cold at the top, so make sure to pack extra layers just in case.
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Nearby Parks Around Mount Baldy
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Baldy
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6.9 mi away
Bridge to Nowhere / East Fork San Gabriel River
At the end of this strenuous 10-mile hike, you will see a unique landmark a 130-foot long concrete bridge sandwiched between the canyon cliffs.
7.0 mi away
Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2)
You do not have to travel far from the city to enjoy Californias wild landscapes.
8.1 mi away
Bridge to Nowhere
This is a fun all-day hike to an unusual 130-foot concrete bridge built over the San Gabriel River.
14.0 mi away
West Fork Day Use Area
This swimming hole in the middle of the West Fork and North Fork San Gabriel Rivers is breathtakingly beautiful.
14.6 mi away
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of the Transverse Ranges.
