Mount Baldy

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.

  • 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

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 .

Route/Place

Mount Baldy


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
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