six smoked, skin-on 1st and 2nd joint wings with choice of bar-b-q sauce. His name was Sam. Literally, you straddle with one leg on one side and the other leg on the other side of the ridge. At the end, you climb to the edge of the cliff with a sigh of relief, enjoying the complete vista of the Devils Backbone Ridge. Make a left at Falls Road. Baldy in the Summer Part 4 Down - Jay Sean. MEETING LOCATION: Burger King (Parking Lot) This trail is about 3 miles from the lodge to the summit with a net elevation gain of 2,264 feet. You will come to a distinct flat spot, about 3/8 of a mile below the Baldy Notch Trail. Later along the fire road, you need to look closely for the Ski Hut trail junction. Mt Baldy and Devils Backbone Trail Report May 31st, 2020, return via Sierra Ski Hut Trail. We went through the Devils Backbone and the pictures that are shown online is not the scary part! Turn left on the trail and head west toward the summit of Mt. Baldy Notch/Devil's Backbone : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering Although dogs may be allowed in the area, we request no pets join us for this higher level hike. The Devils Backbone keeps ascending until it levels off next to Mt. Microspikesor IceTrekkers, shoe chain traction (Highly recommended) Contact the ski resort directly for more information and booking. This is the ridge that you will follow all the way up and is the SE Ridge, called Register Ridge, that goes up toward the summit of Mt. Baldy! In 7.2 miles, go past Mt. If, and only if it suits you, then RSVP for this event and show up the day of the hike with all necessary gear and water (we mention everything you need on the details page for this hike). Baldy. Sam the 74 year old kept complementing my son on his creative use of pine by saying, Very Strong, your boy is Very Strong. He would say this to everyone in fact even telling me that I motivate him! On the day we hiked, the daytime temp was low 80s, although the 14 mph winds kept it very comfortable. 11/20/2020 Lauren C. I summited Mt. Follow the San Antonio Ski Hut Trail route as if you are heading up to the Ski Hut. Exercise and Addiction 12 Good Reasons Go To take A Hike! When you take the turn off to the left off of the fire road, head up the trail that goes to the Sierra Club Ski Hut. You can take the Old Baldy Trail, the Ski Hut Trail, or the Devils Backbone. Once you reach the lodge, there appear to be several possible routes to the west. Bone-in Wings. Devil's Backbone Trail With about 800ft to the summit, the Baldy Bowl trail starts to stiffen up for the steepest climbing of the day. This hike was on my must conquer list for a while! The hike to the summit of Mt. For those who havent crossed the backbone, the views are superb! From there, you walk down the rest of the ridge and meet the normal Devils Backbone Trail on your left, continuing to traverse Mt. Almost There Stopping To Enjoy Alternate Routes