Mount Baldy (Mt. San Antonio) - Ski Hut Trail

Trailhead check-in. Optional. No account required.

Trailhead ID CA-SB-MB-001
USE CAUTION

Quick Overview

Distance (round trip)
8.8 mi
Elevation gain
3900 ft
Typical time
5 to 7 hrs
Difficulty
Hard
Safety: High elevation terrain. Wind and ice can appear quickly. If you are not equipped for winter conditions, choose a lower-risk route.

Weather and Sun

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Tip: Conditions on ridgelines can be much worse than at the trailhead.

Check In

Gear checklist (optional) Recommended
Vehicle info (optional, useful for SAR) If you drove

Map and Share

Trailhead
Manker Flats / Baldy Bowl Trailhead
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Parking
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Open in Maps Trail guide
Text a Contact
Mount Baldy Visitor Center Sheriff (Non-Emergency)
Emergency: Call 911 for injuries, missing hikers, or immediate danger.

Hazards

High-risk zone: Exposure, ice, and severe wind are common on Baldy routes. Do not attempt without appropriate skill and traction when conditions require it.
Common issues Seasonal
  • Strong winds on ridges and exposed sections.
  • Icy patches in shaded areas (especially early and winter months).
  • Cell service may be intermittent.
Report a hazard (demo) No personal info

Check Out

Production: check-in creates a UUID. Checkout closes the record server-side and can optionally notify shared contacts.
POC page for Mount Baldy, San Bernardino County, CA. Replace demo storage with API endpoints: GET /trailhead/{id}, POST /checkin, POST /checkout, POST /hazard.