Old Baldy Trail
This is a moderate, 6.4-mile loop trail that gains around 300 feet on the way to the summit of Old Baldy Mountain.
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Old Baldy Trail Details
This is a moderate, 6.4-mile loop trail that gains around 300 feet on the way to the summit of Old Baldy Mountain. You can just hike the 5.7-mile loop through the forest, or opt for the additional one-mile spur trail to the summit. You'll weave through pine forests and stands of aspen and birch; on the way, look out for wild turkey, deer, and elk. Hikers and mountain bikers share this trail. The trailhead is located on the west side of FSR 134, 1.1 miles north of the intersection with FSR 222.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
6.4 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Old Baldy Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Baldy Trail
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1.2 mi away
Little Spearfish Trail
This loop trail travels through pine and aspen forests and along picturesque Spearfish Creek.
1.3 mi away
Timon Campground
Timon Campground offers seven tent sites in Little Spearfish Canyon, close to Little Spearfish Creek.
2.1 mi away
Rod and Gun Campground
Located off Highway 222, near the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, this campground sits along Little Spearfish Creek.
3.1 mi away
Roughlock Falls
Roughlock Falls is slightly removed from the highway, which makes it an idyllic and peaceful spot.
3.7 mi away
Spearfish Canyon Lodge
A historic lodge and restaurant located on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway.
