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California
10.4 mi
Distance
1,637 ft
Gain
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Baldy Mesa Ridge Trail
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Baldy Mesa Ridge Trail offers a moderately challenging 10.43-mile ridge walk with over 1,600 feet of elevation gain through the California high desert landscape. This trail features expansive ridge-line views and traverses open terrain typical of the Mojave or inland desert regions, providing excellent vistas of surrounding peaks and valleys. The ridge setting creates an exposed but rewarding hiking experience for those seeking solitude and panoramic desert scenery.
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~15 min drive
Steep wilderness climb with significant elevation gain and remote alpine scenery.