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Fabulous shorter Baldy Option by hiking_arizona Overview Get a taste of the Mt Baldy Wilderness when you don't have the time or energy to reach trail's end/jct at mile 7.5 This is an often missed option & gem of a hike especially for those who are only familiar with the nearby West Baldy Trail #94 which this trail intersects/reaches at mile 7.5 and want a great 2.5 mile one way option of a hike. Hike This hike initially follows the East Fork of the Little Colorado River as well as some often lush meadows for about 1.5 miles before a 900 foot climb to some beautiful hoodoos and incredible views of the Mt Baldy Wilderness as well as surrounding area from the nearly 10,200 foot overlook. Trailhead Tips The East Baldy Trailhead can still be found on some maps under its former name of the Phelps Trailhead Very unusual but if lot if full please note there is a secondary trailhead ( unpaved ) next door at Gabaldon Campground which is reserved for horse camping but there's a small dirt area for general parking. The trails merge within a quarter of a mile of their respective starting points. Warning Snow can be problematic sometimes as early as mid-October and present on the upper portions of the trail as late as June. Large Groups Not Allowed This trail is part of the Mount Baldy Wilderness area and as such the US Forest Service has a group size maximum of 12 hikers & a maximum of 6 for overnight backpacking. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your hike to support this local community.
One-Way Notice This hike is listed as One-Way. When hiking several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
