Angeles National Forest · CA
Mt Baldy (Devil's Backbone)
Hard · Day hike · Best in Spring, Summer, Fall
Length
11 mi
Gain
3,900 ft
Scenery
★★★★☆
About this trail
LA's home mountain at 10,064 ft. The Devil's Backbone ridge is the classic loop — narrow, exposed, and topping out with views from Catalina to the Mojave.
Highlights
- Devil's Backbone ridge
- Catalina Island view
- Bighorn sheep
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 34.2606, -117.6314
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Manker Flats TH@ mile 0· 6,160 ft
- San Antonio Falls junction@ mile 0.5
- Devil's Backbone ridge@ mile 3
- Mt Harwood@ mile 4· 9,552 ft
- Mt Baldy summit@ mile 5· 10,064 ft
Plan your visit on the interactive map
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