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Mt. Baldy Wilderness Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Running trail in Claremont, California · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Mt. Baldy Wilderness Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails that lead to a waterfall.
What runners say about Mt. Baldy Wilderness Preserve
“The waterfall at the end is not the most beautiful, but it is awesome enough to be worth your effort.”
Enjoy this 5.9-mile out-and-back trail near Mount Baldy, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Beautiful area! Hiked up to Stoddard Peak. About 6 miles out-and-back with 1200ft of gain. Some shade for the first mile, but completely exposed after that. Bring extra water and sunscreen on hot days.
A great trailhead to start 2 hikes at, Stoddard Peak or Stoddard Falls. In this case, I went to Stoddard Peak and it was a great hike above the clouds.
Great place to explore, so many hiking trails. Definitely recommend to try hiking during winter, everything looks soo beautiful.
Trail conditions & character
“The waterfall at the end is not the most beautiful, but it is awesome enough to be worth your effort.”
“A great trailhead to start 2 hikes at, Stoddard Peak or Stoddard Falls.”
Plan your run at Mt. Baldy Wilderness Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitewca.ca.gov
- Phone+1 626-815-1019
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