Distance approx 10 miles roundtrip
Elevation gain roughly 4000 ft.
Time: 8 hours
Difficulty: 9/10 Advanced

Slow poke hikers only! This is my 5th trip to Mount Baldy and I've always done it in a slow poke pace. There is no rush! With more frequent breaks we will be rewarded with a great view, sense of accomplishment and a good workout. Starting from Manker Flats parking lot we will go through the big gate and take a moment to enjoy San Antonio water falls then we will begin our challenging journey to summit Mount Baldy.

Because I'm new to leading and organizing hikes come and join my hike to Manzanita Ridge-Old Mt. Wilson trail scheduled for November 7 at 8am to get a feel of my pace. I'm truly a slow poke hiker and I am able to summit all the strenuous hikes I've been so far.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD:
Take the 10 or the 210 to Upland and exit Mountain Avenue heading North into the Angeles National Forest. Follow Mountain Avenue to the intersection with Shinn Road - veer left. Continue to Mt. Baldy Road, veer right onto Mt. Baldy Road and follow it for several miles to Manker Flats. Be careful of your speed after Baldy Village - some of the turns are hairpin. Make a U-turn at the sign for SAN ANTONIO FALLS ROAD (The trailhead and some outhouses are located here) and start looking for a parking place. You will need an adventure pass to park here. We will meet at the trailhead by the outhouses.