Sunset Peak
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Sunset Peak is a small peak in the shadow of Mount Baldy, but it offers big sunset views via two relatively easy trails. These trailheads may sometimes be inaccessible when Glendora Ridge Road is closed for fire danger or snow. Route 1 is the shortest and most direct way to the top via a firebreak. Route 2 is a more pleasant approach via a fire road on the west side of the peak. One can hike both with a very short car shuttle.
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Driving route
Take the 210 freeway east to Baseline Road exit in the City of Claremont. Turn left (west) at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Baseline Road.
Almost immediately, take the first right (north) onto Padua Ave.
Go 1.8 miles north on Padua to the intersection with Mount Baldy Rd. Turn right (northeast).
Take this road northeast and then north about seven miles to Glendora Ridge Road in Mt. Baldy Village. Turn left.
Go about a mile to Cow Canyon Saddle, where a large lot is marked “No Parking”. Continue slightly further on the road, then park on the south side.
Hiking route
From the parking area (4523′), cross to the south side of the road and go up a firebreak to the summit.
Note: It is also possible to hike the road to the summit, keeping left at a junction. This adds 2 miles each way to the hike. This route crosses private property. This route passes a locked and posted gate. If ownership has not changed, this card gives you permission to walk on the road.
Driving route
Take the 210 freeway east to Baseline Road exit in the City of Claremont. Turn left (west) at the bottom of the off-ramp onto Baseline Road.
Almost immediately, take the first right (north) onto Padua Ave.
Go 1.8 miles north on Padua to the intersection with Mount Baldy Rd. Turn right (northeast).
Take this road northeast and then north about seven miles to Glendora Ridge Road in Mt. Baldy Village. Turn left.
Go about a mile to Cow Canyon Saddle.
Continue 3.2 miles past Cow Canyon Saddle (parking for Route 1) to the west on Glendora Ridge Road to the junction with 2N07 on the left. Park here.
Hiking route
From the parking area (4480′), walk around the locked gate and follow 2N07 for approximately 2 miles to where a side road appears on the left.
Ignore the side road and continue upward on 2N07 until it reaches a junction atop a saddle (5560′) directly south of the peak.
Turn sharply left on a spur road and follow it to the summit.
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Additional Peak Information
Historical note: There was once a fire lookout on the summit.
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