Trip Planning: Baldy Sunrise Hike, then Dawson & Pine via N. Backbone 13 miles, ~5750′ climbing

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Planned Itinerary

• 1:15 AM
  • Meet in Colton
  • Drive to Inspiration Point
• 2:00 AM
  • Pick up JG at Inspiration Point
  • Drive to Duffy Campground
• 2:45 AM
  • Start Hiking
• 7:00-7:30 AM
  • Summit Baldy
• 7:45 AM
  • Descend
  • Summit Pine Mt.
  • Summit Dawson
• 12:00 PM
  • Finish Hike
  • Eat Pizza & Ice Cream

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Food

I plan to bring breakfast plus a snack to get me through lunch. If we have time, I plan to stop in Upland for pizza and ice cream on the way home.

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Water

No water available on the trail, so we’ll need to carry everything we need. I would recommend hydrating before we start hiking and carrying at least 3 liters of water. I plan to carry 2 liters of water and 2 liters of electrolyte replacement.

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Gear

Clothing

Based on the forecast, we will need to be prepared for temperatures ranging from the low-50s to 70s. Here is the forecast for the area: NOAA.

Here’s a list of the clothing I will bring for the hike:

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Baseball cap (sun protection) Columbia Watertight Jacket (waterproof outershell) Champion Double Dry Competitor Compression Long Sleeve (instead of thermal top) Columbia Men’s Sweat Threat Crew Tee (wicking T-Shirt) New Balance 100% Polyester Training Shorts (2) Pairs Thorlo Hiking Socks (2) Pairs REI Sock Liners

 

First Aid/Emergency Kit
I will carry a large first-aid kit for the group. Each individual should carry the following:

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Navigation & Itinerary I will print out a index card sized map for everyone Sun Protection You don’t want to forget sunscreen, chapstick and sunglasses for this hike Headlamp or Flashlight The first 3-4 hours of this hike will be in the dark Emergency Shelter I prefer an SOL Emergency Bivvy over a space blanket, but either will work Poncho If large enough, can also be used as a pack cover. Not necessary if your jacket is waterproof Toilet Paper Small first-aid kit for personal use. Items may include: aspirin (may delay onset of AMS) ibuprofen (may relieve symptoms of AMS or other conditions) Benadryll small bandages & antibacterial ointment

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