Mt. Baldy is closed to hiking till December 2025. Rebellion is brewing

Three young men defied a U.S. Forest Service closure order to reach the summit of Mt. Baldy in Los Angeles County, despite the devastation caused by a September wildfire. While the closure was intended to promote natural recovery, the mountain’s most popular trails were largely untouched by the fire. The closure has sparked heated debate online, with some questioning the government’s motives and others advocating for safety and protection of public lands.

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