Hours: 6 hours and half ( 9.6 miles Bear Canyon Trail and Devil’s Backbone to back down)
Difficulty: Difficult, and this is not for the beginner.
Pet-Friendly: Dogs are allowed on leash. But, it is not a good idea with your dog, because it is so steep from the beginning to the end.
Parking: Street parking available along Mt Baldy Rd.
Finally, I got to the toughest hike in my life. I climbed 6000 feet in 6 miles, and I did it. The last one mile was harder because of high altitude sickness. It was so much rewarding myself, and I enjoyed great view all the places. The hike start at the Bear Canyon trail inside Mt. Baldy Vistor Center, and you will work a short paved incline, then steep ascend continues. Almost every part of this trail steep, and it requires strong legs and heart.
Hike summary:
Bear Canyon Trail ( 6000 feet elevation gain) – Mt. Baldy Summit – Devil’s Backbone Trail – Top of the Notch ( Ski Lift down to parking lot) – Ski Lift Parking lot