Trip
Day Hike - Mount Baldy
The hike starts on the Easton Ridge Trail , then at the Ridge intersection , we proceed on the Domerie Divide trail to the summit. There are great views on the trail and at the summit.
- Sat, Jun 8, 2019
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
- Challenging
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- High Point Elevation: 5,100 ft
- Pace: 1.75 mph
- FULL (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the trail head at 8:00 am . Drive East on I-90 to exit 70 . After exiting,turn left over I-90 and then turn left onto the frontage road . Continue a short distance before turning right onto Forest Road 4818 signed Kachess Ridge and Easton Ridge . Drive about one mile then turn right at the next road junction and continue another .5 mile to the trail head. This road is not marked , and you need to monitor your distance on Forest Road 4818 . Two carpooling sites will be set up . The first is Green Lake Park and Ride on the North side of 65th under the Freeway. I will be there in a White Escape , at 6:00 am , and leaving for Preston Park and Ride at 6:15 am . Those that plan to meet at Preston Park and Ride need to be there by 6:45 am , with departure at 7:00 am . to the trail head .
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter