We parked before the gate at the base of the hill and headed up. My red truck:
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/507781/truckSF.jpg)
The view of Stockton Flat from above. Presumably, the trees were burned in the Grand Prix fire of 2003. Is that correct?
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/507783/SF.jpg)
The 4 mile road to Baldy Notch was relatively easy with a very nice grade.
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/507782/SF road.jpg)
The view from The Notch restaurant was nice with only a little haze in the distance:
![Image](https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/507784/Baldy.jpg)
Our return trip down was uneventful. I recommend this hike for people that want solitude and quiet. This is a great first hike, as well. The road in, however, is not good if you must bring a car.