
Starting along the Anderson Valley Trail. Mount Baldy seen above.

Well-signed trail system through the park.

Zion visible in the distance.

The trail crosses through private property for a short time.

Ascending along the Anderson Valley Trail.

View back along the Anderson Valley Trail. Kolob Canyons visible on the right.

The Anderson Valley Trail ascends on the slopes on the right.

Switchbacks along the trail.

View back toward New Harmony.

Progress up the slope. Above is a false summit of Mount Baldy.

Continuing along the slopes along the Anderson Valley Trail.

The trail reaches the northern ridge of Mount Baldy and continues.

View back.

Ascending along the ridge briefly.

Then the trail skirts the northern slopes of Mount Baldy.

Mount Baldy up there somewhere.

View back.

The Anderson Valley Trail continues to be in good shape.

Another shot back as the trail heads through some trees.

Crossing a stream.

Continuing to the northwestern reaches of Mount Baldy.

Another shot back.

A more open section along the trail.

View back at some rock outcroppings.

Nearing the point I chose to leave the trail.

Onward off-trail toward the summit.

Mount Baldy seen up there.

Looking back at some downed trees.

Generally easy walking toward the summit.

Mount Baldy ahead.

View back at my progress.

Final steep slope with some brush and embedded boulders.

View back from just below the summit.

Mount Baldy, view southwest toward the higher peaks of the range, Big Point seen prominently.

I believe the slightly higher point is the one seen here. Some minor Class 2 up there.

Excellent views toward the Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park.
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