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THIS HIKE WAS SUBMITTED BY DAN F. (AKTrailhead.com) |
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July 07, 2010 Please help this site! Since I no longer live here, it is important that users verify the data. If this date is longer than a year ago please email me and let me know the information below is still valid. If I don't get verification on this trail, I may remove it from the site. |
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Difficulty |
Somewhat easy-not too long and the inclination isn't too steep, although the trail is uphill almost the whole way. | |
Connects With |
Black Tail Rocks | |
Miles One Way |
1.5 | |
Miles
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15; in the town of Eagle River | |
General Vicinity |
Chugach State Park | |
Season |
May to September | |
Description |
Baldy is a popular day hike located just
outside of Eagle River. Baldy is appropriately named; the top is a
round, bare mountaintop. The trail starts from a parking lot at the
base. A radio antenna is located just a few hundred feet or so from the
start of the trail. From there it winds through trees and scrub until it
eventually reaches the real base of the mountain. Once above the plant
growth, it starts to climb moderately through somewhat rocky terrain.
From the top, one can see a good view of Eagle River Valley and the surrounding
mountains. ***** The following was submitted by Ashley, who disagreed with the difficulty rating: of the short distance, I believe most people can do this hike, but it is steep and the difficulty should be put to somewhat difficult to difficult if you're taking the face of the mountain. Description: We took this hike with our dog on an overcast day and still loved it. What an amazing view! Just don't stop short - make it to the top - and it will be well worth the climb. Take skyline drive all the way until the
road ends (ignore the name changes). We parked up as far as you could
and took the gravel road up past a gate (not the red one) and right
before you get to the next gate is the trailhead. Warnings: if you choose to go down the
front of the mountain take your time! It is very steep and the
rocks/dirt make it very slippery, and if you fall it will not be good.
Many prefer to use ski poles to help.
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Important Information |
Bug spray is a plus. The trail can be somewhat muddy early in the season. |
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Baldy is not only a great day hike, it's the
starting point for many other peaks, including Black Tail Rocks, Round
Top, and Vista peaks. Webmaster Note: I urge you to check out Dan's website (AKTrailhead.com). No two people are alike and if you are viewing this site for vacation planning purposes, Dan's site can give you extra information and opinions that may not be on my site. Also, his site has great pics and his information is well organized. For other websites that cover hiking in Alaska, GO HERE. |
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