West Baldy is the high sub-peak to Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy). It is the second highest named point in the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles County. Mount Baldy itself can have quite a crowd during the weekend whereas West Baldy you can usually stand alone finding solitude.

Jamie S.

August 10, 2023

Hiking

West Baldy lies directly west of Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) via a well-marked, well-traveled trail. Standing at 9988 feet above sea level, this high sub-peak to Mount San Antonio offers fantastic views of Mount San Antonio and the surrounding area. In comparison to Mount San Antonio, this summit is quiet and can be a nice place to escape the crowds at the high point of Los Angeles County.

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Location: San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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