The first part of the route is a dirt road. Soon we will leave the road and venture onto a trail ... It was a warm, but pleasant day. The temperature was just right.

Sunny weather in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. A group of SoCalHiker friends hiking together in a strenuous loop, over Old Baldy and the Devils's Backbone. Would they make it to the summit? Would they make it to the Baldy Ski Lift in time?

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Frank Farmer > Baldy-Devil's Backbone Loop Trip Map

Frank Farmer > The first part of the route is a dirt road. Soon we will leave the road and venture onto a trail ... It was a warm, but pleasant day. The temperature was just right.

Frank Farmer > The trail climbs rapidly. Impressive views open up down the canyon.

Frank Farmer > Baldy Bowl ... Would we make it up there?

Frank Farmer > First view of San Antonio Ski Hut

Frank Farmer > WLD leads the pack of hikers

The first part of the route is a dirt road. Soon we will leave the road and venture onto a trail ... It was a warm, but pleasant day. The temperature was just right.