bear canyon trail

Hiking Mt Baldy via Bear Canyon Old Mt. Baldy Trail

Hiking Mt. Baldy via Bear Canyon Trail (Old Mt. Baldy Trail)

The Bear Canyon Trail, also known as Old Mt. Baldy Trail, is one of the toughest routes leading to the 10,064 summit of Mt. Baldy. Gaining 5,848ft in 6.4 miles, this hike requires a solid base level of fitness and a lot of determination.

Mt. Baldy via Old. Mt. Baldy Trail Bear Canyon

Photo Gallery: Mt. Baldy via Old Mt. Baldy Trail (Bear Canyon)

Old Mt. Baldy trail starts in Mt. Baldy Village, just across from the lodge. The starting elevation for this hike is 4320′, and climbs 5744′ to the summit of Mt. Baldy at 10064′. Gaining 900 feet per mile, this hike is a real quad burner. See photos and a hiking trip report.