Old Baldy Trail - Hiking trail near Spearfish, South Dakota, United States - Description
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| Name | Old Baldy Trail | |
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| Summary | The view from the top of Old Baldy Mountain includes Crow Peak to the north, Ragged Top and Terry Peak to the east and Cement Ridge Lookout to the west | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 6.4 miles / 10.3 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 296 feet / 90 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 5,800 feet / 1,768 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 6,096 feet / 1,858 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views - Summit - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Spearfish, South Dakota, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills/recreation/trails/index.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The Old Baldy Trail loop meanders through stands of quaking aspen, paper birch, and ponderosa pine. From the loop, the spur trail continues up to the summit of Old Baldy Mountain. The view from the top of Old Baldy Mountain includes Crow Peak to the north, Ragged Top and Terry Peak to the east and Cement Ridge Lookout to the west.
Wild turkey, white tail deer, elk, and a variety of non-game bird species are commonly sighted along this trail.
From Spearfish take FSR 134 for approximately 13 miles to the trailhead or from Savoy take FSR 222 for 6 miles to the intersection with FSR 134. Travel north on FSR 134 for approximately 1.1 miles to the trailhead.
| Latitude | 44.341867215 degrees / 44° 20.512' / 44° 20' 30.72" |
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| Longitude | -104.0066885948 degrees / -104° 0.401' / -104° 0' 24.08" |
| Created by Nick on 04/22/2008 |
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