Trail #202

Bald Mountain summit

A short, steep climb from Bald Mountain Pass to a fully exposed summit.

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Trip distance
2.6 mi out and back
Time
2–3 hours
Effort
Strenuous
High point
11,943 ft
Loading trail geometry
Trip definitionTotal elevation gain is not published

Trip fit

A compact summit day when the weather window is clear.

Route definition

Published route
The Forest Service publishes 1.3 miles one way from the 10,715-foot pass to the summit.
Trailhead
Bald Mountain Pass · 40.68742, -110.90435

Decision factors

  • The upper route is exposed to wind and lightning.
  • The trail starts above 10,700 feet; altitude changes the effort.
  • Endpoint elevations are official; gain is not separately published.

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