Here I was, back in Idyllwild again, years later. I picked up my permit at the ranger station kiosk which is open 24 hours. The permits can be limited to places such as Tahquitz Peak during peak times of the year. So you must always pick one up, before you head out. I then drove toward Humber Park, and reached the parking area around 7:45 am. Once I arrived at the parking area, right away I spotted beautiful Lily Rock towering up above. Today I was hiking with a friend, who had yet to hike to Red Tahquitz Peak, so this would be a first for both of us. The area of Tahquitz Peak and Lily Rock is a popular rock climbing area as well, and I noticed several climbers heading out from the trailhead as well.
Month: June 2025
Making it to Mount Baldy: Summit #4
It was early June 2025. I was glad to be back here again at the trail to Mount Baldy, after what had been at least a year. My last summit was May 2024, on Mother's Day weekend. There was still snow covering much of the mountain then. But now, Baldy was in the clear, and snow-free. Today would be a solo summit of Mount Baldy heading up the Ski Hut Trail and down the Devil's Backbone Trail. The hike would be 12 miles with 3400 feet of gain.

