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Mt San Antonio (Mt Baldy) Summit
🏔️ Mountain Area
10,064 ft elev.
🥾 11 miles loop
strenuous

Mt San Antonio (Mt Baldy) Summit

Mt Baldy
Dog Friendly
🥾 Hiking
Mountain Views
📸 Scenic

10,064-ft Mt San Antonio (“Mt Baldy”) — the IE's signature summit and SoCal Three Saints peak.

Mt San Antonio — universally called "Mt Baldy" — is the IE's iconic 10,064-ft summit, climbed via the Ski Hut Trail, Devil's Backbone, or Register Ridge. It's a Six-Pack of Peaks classic and a winter mountaineering objective.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

Highest peak in LA County, perfectly visible from the IE basin.

What to Expect

Long climb, exposed final ridge, panoramic summit.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Adventure Pass required. Winter conditions require axe and crampons.

📍 Local Tip

Loop up Ski Hut and down Devil's Backbone for the classic route.

Best Time to Visit

May–November.

Notable Features

10,064-ft summit
Devil's Backbone
Ski Hut Trail

Practical Info

Manker Flats, Mt Baldy, CA 91759

Amenities

Trails
Parking
Restrooms
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