Mountain · 2 routes
Old Baldy
8,684 ft · Montana
- Summit
- 8,684 ft
- Routes
- 2 ways up
- Season
- Year-round
Routes up Old Baldy
- Maynard RidgeExpertabout 2,005 ft of climbing10.7 mi round tripSee the route
- Big Snowy TrailHardabout 2,474 ft of climbing15.1 mi round tripSee the route
| Maynard Ridge | Big Snowy Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing | About 2,005 ft | About 2,474 ft |
| Round trip | 10.7 mi | 15.1 mi |
| Difficulty | Expert | Hard |
| Terrain | Hike | Hike |
| Season | Year-round | Year-round |
About Old Baldy
Old Baldy is a summit in the Judith-Musselshell Ranger District of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in central Montana. The nearest town is Judith Gap, about 21 miles away. Several hiking routes sit close by. Swimming Woman Alt is about 1.3 miles away, Swimming Woman is about 1.8 miles away, and Maynard Ridge is about 2.7 miles away. For overnight stays, Timber Creek Dispersed Campground lies roughly 8 miles from the summit.
Forecast on Old Baldy
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.
Questions about Old Baldy
How tall is Old Baldy?
8,684 ft (2,647 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Old Baldy?
2: Maynard Ridge and Big Snowy Trail.
What is the shortest route up Old Baldy?
Maynard Ridge, about 10.7 mi round trip.
When is the best time to climb Old Baldy?
Year-round.
Mountains nearby
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Judith-Musselshell Ranger District · Ranger district
- Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Judith Gap, Montana · 21 mi
Conditions
Active alerts for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Sep 17, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
December Windstorm Creates Hazards across the Forest
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Swimming Woman AltHiking1.3 mi
- Swimming WomanHiking1.8 mi
- Maynard RidgeHiking2.7 mi
- SouthsideHiking2.9 mi
- Timber Creek Dispersed CampgroundCamping8.3 mi
- Timber Cr DispersedCamping8.3 mi
- Crystal Lake CabinCamping9.8 mi
- Crystal Lake Group CampsiteCamping9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Old Baldy open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
