Bald Mountain
Photo: Justin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 134 ft
- climb
- 9,359 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Bald Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Bald Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
Wildlife Alert - BEARS
Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · USFS · Sequoia National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Bald Mountain is a short, easy hike in the Kern River Ranger District of Sequoia National Forest in California, about half a mile from the trailhead. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is an out-and-back that gains about 134 feet in elevation over roughly half a mile, from a low point of about 9,200 feet to a high of about 9,359 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for a walk or ride on foot or two wheels rather than a wheelchair. For more time on foot, Mahogany Creek Trail lies about 0.8 miles away, and Woodpecker and Rattlesnake Creek are each about 1.5 miles off. Troy Meadow Campground, about 3.3 miles away, offers a place to stay.
Local outfitters
- Big Willi Mountaineering Company42 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 0.5 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 134 ft
- Summit
- 9,383 ft
- Difficulty
- Easy
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Bald Mountain on Bald Mountain?
About 0.5 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Bald Mountain?
About 134 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Bald Mountain?
It is rated easy.
When is the best time for the Bald Mountain?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Bald Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
