Mt. Baldy is one of the nation's deadliest peaks. Its proximity to Los Angeles means it has a strong pull for experienced and inexperienced hikers who want to get a climb in without venturing too far from civilization. (Dreamstime/TNS)
DreamstimeLOS ANGELES -- A trio of hikers were rescued from Mt. Baldy last Monday by a search and rescue team after spending a cold night on the mountain, officials said.
The group, who had taken the Bear Canyon Trail, lost the trail at an elevation of around 8,000 feet on Sunday night because of the "storm and significant snowfall," according to the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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