"From trailhead to Lawlor-Strawberry saddle is very level, very simple, about 2 miles. Trail up to Lawlor peak starts very steep, plenty of grade 2. Lawlor peak does not have a sign but does have a register and a ring of stones. Back down to saddle and up to Strawberry is simple, a handful of grade 2/3 moments, but sparingly. Out and back, 8.5 miles total, moderate." — etmiller • Sep 20, 2026

"Started around 630am from the trailhead near red box. Headed first to Strawberry Peak, then backtracked to the fork at Lawlor Saddle. I took the path to the north and passed through Strawberry Meadow on the way to Josephine Peak. Headed straight back to the trailhead after. I was in my car at 3pm. About 21 miles according to google maps. First time I've done a hike over 20! Strawberry meadow was definitely the highlight for me. The back views of Strawberry are stunning. Also looking forward to return for the class2 Strawberry route and trailrunning to Josephine!" — oskar156 • Sep 19, 2026

"Always a fun hike to do. Was considering going up the peak on the firebreak (the one that isn't lawlor), but ended up gassing myself going up strawberry. it's steep, and it was pretty warm out today so not great going up. great views from the top though. LA was covered by haze so very interesting views. Views across big tujunga canyon were very clear. could see over to waterman without trouble. " — calebweaver • Sep 12, 2026

"9/12/26 Went up Mt Baldy and West Baldy via Ski hut route then headed toward Mount Harwood! - We missed the steep Baldy Bowl trail to go down so ended up taking the ski lift down to the street! It was a fun day with Pam and her son (Greg)." — diane • Sep 12, 2026

"Got out earlyish in the morning and the first miles were easy and the uphill portion towards the latter half of the climb was challenging but not too bad. The downhill did hurt a bit when coming down, will definitely need to train my legs to be more used to those declines." — GreenestCandle • Sep 4, 2026