This time I started from Register Ridge. The trail was the same as I remembered.
A few fallen trees and steep.
It was a good day for hiking. I had cool breezes along the way and it wasn't too hot.
Once I reached the junction at the top where Harwood was I continued straight and decided to take a break under a tree. I could still see large patches of snow on the North side.
At the peak it was clear of snow. This past winter we had lots of rain and snow.
I was the only one on the trail until I summited then I saw about 6 people after me..
I was hot and exhausted but I had enough energy to bag West Baldy. It was my second time on West Baldy but my 15th on Baldy.
Anyways, I decided to descend Ski Hut trail even though I don't like this trail. The factors that encouraged me to take this route was the shady trees and spring where I could refill and dip my head in the cold water. This was better than descending devils backbone an exposed trail.
It's a longer hike but it was nice. I noticed a few new signs directing hikers on the right path. In recent years lots of hikers have gotten lost and died on/near the Baldy bowl.
I finally reached the spring near the Ski Hut refilled my water, poured cold water on my head and took a break under the shady trees.
Finally I arrived back on the road and back to my car. This was the day that I learned of a hiking friend Colin Walker missing after hiking alone near Monrovia peak 😢
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