122 miles with 9,000 feet of elevation gain*
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[Route Profile]
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Counties Visited:
Orange County and San Bernardino County
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Cities/Towns Visited:
Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Brea, Chino Hills, Chino, Montclair, Claremont, and Mount Baldy Village
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Climbs:
Mile 29 (cat. 4), 32 (cat. 4), 45 (HC), and 89 (cat. 4)
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Stops (Self-Supported):
Mile 38 (Chino Hills) and 87 (Chino Hills)
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Description:
This ride starts in Huntington Beach and follows Santa Ana River bike trail for 18 miles. After exiting the trail, North Tustin Avenue, Jefferson Street, and North Rose Drive lead to Carbon Canyon.
The ride then passes through the hilly canyon and continues on Chino Hills Parkway, Ramona Avenue, and Monte Vista Avenue, which becomes Padua Avenue.
Mount Baldy Road is the toughest ascent to Mount Baldy (also known as Mount San Antonio). The first seven miles lead to Mount Baldy Village and the last five miles to the ski lifts, for a total of 12 steep miles.
The ride back follows the same route. While it is mostly downhill and flat, headwinds may be encountered.
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Pictures:
[Mount Baldy Road - Bottom]
[Mount Baldy Road - Top]
[Mount Baldy Road - Top]
[End of Pavement]
[Tunnel]
[Carbon Canyon]
[Santa Ana River Bike Trail]
[Santa Ana River Bike Trail]
[Huntington Beach]
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Personal Notes:
I dedicate this ride to Bob N., may your hip heal soon.
Huntington Beach - Mount Baldy - Huntington Beach - Current Weather:
See also Top Bike Climbs in California.