# Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts mountain guide

Source: https://skibudsapp.com/resorts/mt-baldy
Updated: 2026-10-18

Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts is in San Gabriel Mountains, Southern California. California's Mt. Baldy resort is organized around a chairlift ascent from the parking area to Top of the Notch. The restaurant and upper recreation area are on the mountain, so meeting at the Notch requires more planning than meeting beside a parking lot.

- Chairlift approach to Top of the Notch
- Upper-mountain learning center and Beginners Gulch
- California resort in the San Gabriel Mountains

## Terrain and ability

The official trail map places the learning center and Beginners Gulch near Top of the Notch. Chairs 3 and 4 serve additional upper-mountain terrain, while the map marks steep runs beneath the Notch. A beginner group should not assume every route leads easily back to parking.

## Arrival, bases and lessons

Check the mountain report, lift access and lesson instructions before taking Chair 1 to the Notch. Allow time for the chairlift journey and rental fitting. Confirm whether the booked product covers skiing, lessons or only scenic access.

## Plan a meetup

Specify either the lower chairlift entrance or a landmark at Top of the Notch, and make sure everyone has suitable access. Use the upper restaurant area for a planned break, with a clear return arrangement based on the day's lift operations.

Use the [meetup message planner for Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts](https://skibudsapp.com/guides/ski-buddy-meetup-checklist?resort=mt-baldy#meetup-planner) to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

## Official sources

- Trail map and chair stats: https://mtbaldyresort.com/trail-map-and-mountain-stats
- Top of the Notch at the top of Chair 1: https://mtbaldyresort.com/stay-and-eat
- Hours, parking and lift rules: https://mtbaldyresort.com/plan-your-visit
- Official site: https://www.mtbaldyresort.com