Get AB(S) on MOUNT BALDY (6-Pack of Peaks #1)

Meet: Saturday Sept. 16 @ 6:30am at TroGro (Starbucks near Birnkrant/EVK)

Return: 6pm

Member: $14 Non-member: $18

Participant Driver: None

Activity: Hiking

Difficulty: (8/10) Hard Distance (miles): 13 Elevation (ft): 4300

Recommended Prior Experience: Long hikes/excellent physical shape

Location of Trip: Mt. Baldy

Native Land: Tongva/Gabrieleno

Work on your abs on this certified classic hike up Mt. Baldy, the highest peak within LA County!! Be prepared for mega views and a killer workout, as this trail covers over 4000 ft of elevation gain/loss over 13 miles. This hike is part of the SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks, a hiking challenge that ascends the 6 tallest mountains within a few hours of LA, so we’ll be working on our six-packs as we take on part of the challenge! We’ll take the Devil’s Backbone trail up to the summit and enjoy a provided lunch while taking in views of the LA basin and maybe even the ocean.

*Be aware, this hike goes up to 10k ft so be prepared to feel the altitude and make sure you bring tons of water!

Contact the Guides:

Joey Barreto (joseph.barreto@usc.edu)

Caroline Dworken (dworken@usc.edu)

What to Bring:

*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

• AT LEAST 3-4 liters of water [Trail will get HOT during the day!!!]

• Hiking poles (optional)

• Backpack (big enough to carry water)

• Sturdy hiking shoes (boots or trail-runners)

• Sunscreen/hat/sunglasses/longsleeve

• Mess kit (Tupperware bowl + utensils)

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitter trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!