A Paved Steep Road to Mount Baldy in Southern California

Mount Baldy is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,970m (6,463ft) above sea level, located in San Bernardino County, in the U.S. state of California.

Mount Baldy

Where is Mount Baldy?

The peak is located in the southern part of California, in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Is the road to Mount Baldy paved?

The road to the summit is called Mount Baldy Road. It’s fully paved, with quite a few switchbacks, and it’s mostly a two-lane road. It ends at a large parking lot for Mt. Baldy Resort.

How long is the road to Mount Baldy?

Starting from N Mills Avenue, the road is 20.92 km (13.0 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,468 meters. The average gradient is 7.01%, but it hits a 15% maximum gradient in some parts.
Road suggested by: Jorge Manuel Gómez Sánchez

 

 

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