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The Baldy Loop suggested here is a California classic. I'd be cautious about the potential side effects of higher altitude on that hike, however, especially if you're not used to hiking that high up — 3,000+ meters — an altitude that most hikers here are already well acclimated to and take somewhat...

Thank you for the replies both of you.

I like the look of the Mt. Baldy hike - there are a couple of really good blog posts about it I've found so that is looking a firm favourite at the moment.

Thanks again.

Hi all, new member here. I'm in Pasadena for a couple of days next month and am planning to use one of those to hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. I'm hoping for suggestions as to the best use of a day in the mountains. Ideally a circular walk back to my car but I am happy to look at a linear walk i...