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Mount Baldy

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Day Hike - Mount Baldy

This is a scenic hike up Mt. Baldy from the Easton Ridge trail access. There are great views from the trail and summit.

Contacts

Richard Nicholson
Richard Nicholson
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,100 ft
  • Pace: 2.00 mph

We will meet 8:00 am at the trail head . Forthcoming will be detailed instructions to meet State and Mountaineers standards  . 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 to an unsigned road intersection , then turn right and continue another .5 mile to the trail head . This road is not marked , although from a WTA recent report , there is a red tape on a tree , and you need to monitor your distance on FR 4818 . 

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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