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After starting out from Baldy Notch (elevation 7700'), we climb ski runs until we reach Devil's Backbone trail.
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A pleasant August morning at 8,000'.
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Narrowest part of the trail.
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Although the trail is never so narrow that you feel imminent danger, it is still a little spooky to realize that if you slip, it's a long, steep slide down the mountain.
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Arms out for balance.
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One of several narrow ridges along the Devil's Backbone trail.
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Scenery at 9000'.
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Clear view of Mount San Antonio, aka Old Baldy, elevation 10,064'.
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Final push to the summit
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Reaching the top, where a small crowd has already gathered.
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View looking east at the San Bernardino Mountains (including 11,490' San Gorgonio, the tallest mountain in Southern California).
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A crowded trail just below the summit.
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Staying to the right to avoid another very steep drop off.
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In hiking, balance is everything.
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On our way down Devil's Backbone trail.
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On the home stretch after our 6.5 mile, 2,300' elevation gain/loss hike.