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Bald Mountain Summit (Bald Mtn, Mount Baldy)
Trail Running Route
Hard
14.75 mi
4,101 ft
A steep trail run leading to expansive views from the top of 13,690-foot Bald Mountain.
Bald Mountain soars to an elevation of 13,690 feet, towering over the town of Breckenridge. The monolith provides an obvious objective for hikers and trail runners alike. Most of the climb up the mountainside follows a gnarly 4WD road, which makes for quick forward progress while running. Consequently, exactly where you start the run is up to you, but the most ambitious will begin right in downtown Breckenridge. If beginning from downtown Breck, you can follow a combination of singletrack and pavement to access the primary 4WD climb up the mountainside. As you climb up the mountainside, keep an eye out for the historic Iowa Mill. Eventually, the route breaks out of the trees, providing expansive views of the region. The climb isn’t over yet, however! The 4WD road gets steeper as it switchbacks up the mountainside. Once on top of the ridge, the route eventually turns into a narrow singletrack trail following the remainder of the ridgeline all the way to the summit of Bald Mountain. From the peak, runners can soak in views of Mt. Guyot, Boreas Mountain, and Breckenridge Ski Resort with the backdrop of the jagged Ten Mile Range. On the way back down, either follow the same route, or opt for a variant dropping south toward the Baker’s Tank trail. Written by Greg Heil
Bald Mountain soars to an elevation of 13,690 feet, towering over the town of Breckenridge. The monolith provides an obvious objective for hikers and trail runners alike. Most of the climb up the mountainside follows a gnarly 4WD road, which makes for quick forward progress while running. Consequently, exactly where you start the run is up to you, but the most ambitious will begin right in downtown Breckenridge. If beginning from downtown Breck, you can follow a combination of singletrack and pavement to access the primary 4WD climb up the mountainside. As you climb up the mountainside, keep an eye out for the historic Iowa Mill. Eventually, the route breaks out of the trees, providing expansive views of the region. The climb isn’t over yet, however! The 4WD road gets steeper as it switchbacks up the mountainside. Once on top of the ridge, the route eventually turns into a narrow singletrack trail following the remainder of the ridgeline all the way to the summit of Bald Mountain. From the peak, runners can soak in views of Mt. Guyot, Boreas Mountain, and Breckenridge Ski Resort with the backdrop of the jagged Ten Mile Range. On the way back down, either follow the same route, or opt for a variant dropping south toward the Baker’s Tank trail. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Flake Ct Climb | 0.47 mi | 217 ft | 8.7% |
| Carter Park - up | 0.22 mi | 194 ft | 16.2% |
| Up Moonstone | 0.45 mi | 180 ft | 7.5% |
| Juniata | 0.86 mi | 322 ft | 7.0% |
| Up the hill | 0.14 mi | 52 ft | 7.1% |
| Miners View Rd Climb | 0.44 mi | 131 ft | 5.6% |
| Baldy Road Run (TH to 3,490 meters) | 1.92 mi | 883 ft | 8.7% |
| Miners View Road Climb | 0.38 mi | 135 ft | 6.5% |
| Baldy - TH to the Top | 5.02 mi | 3,081 ft | 11.6% |
| Baldy TH to Ridge | 3.02 mi | 1,276 ft | 8.0% |
| Baldy - TH to the top and back | 10.02 mi | 3,084 ft | 0.0% |
| Baldy - TH to the end of the road | 4.05 mi | 2,316 ft | 10.8% |
| Baldy | 2.61 mi | 1,322 ft | 9.6% |
| Baldy Ascent from TH | 4.88 mi | 2,992 ft | 11.6% |
| Baldy Rd Climb | 0.67 mi | 249 ft | 7.0% |
| Radio Tower to Baldy Summit | 1.44 mi | 1,115 ft | 14.7% |
| Baldy Summit Ridge | 0.62 mi | 636 ft | 19.1% |
| summit down to towers | 1.35 mi | -1,171 ft | -16.4% |
| Baldy - Top to the TH | 4.98 mi | -3,061 ft | -11.6% |
| Baldy - End of the road down to the TH | 4.05 mi | -2,313 ft | -10.8% |
| Baldy Ridge to Baldy TH | 2.93 mi | -1,214 ft | -7.9% |
| Down the hill | 0.14 mi | -43 ft | -5.7% |
| Juniata - Down | 0.87 mi | -328 ft | -7.0% |
| Down Moonstone | 0.47 mi | -184 ft | -7.3% |
| Down the Switchbacks | 0.30 mi | -190 ft | -12.1% |