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The total elevation difference for Baldy Trail is 5,411 feet which is higher than average. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Different parts of Baldy Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. This hiking trail has two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Now, this is roughly a 4-day backcountry walk, so it's a glorious thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Being 27 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry trails. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 27 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 27 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 5411 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Washington > Baldy Trail
