Hikers who tackle the strenuous trek to the top of Mt. Baldy north of Claremont, Calif., will be rewarded with fall colors en route to the high-elevation peak. (Mary Forgione / For The Times)
The trail to the top of Mt. Baldy leads through rabbitbrush and willows that add a soft golden glow to the hike to the 10,064-foot peak. (Mary Forgione / For The Times)
