Mot of my trips up Bald Mountain have been in isolation. This is part of the joy of the mountains for me. - Greg Goodman on HIKE NUMBER 11: Bald Mountain, p. 76

With any luck, you'll have the place to yourself. Given the possibility that you will be joining a jeep club for lunch, you may choose to eschew the summit. With a little creativity, you will easily find a private spot! - Greg Goodman on HIKE NUMBER 11: Bald Mountain, p. 75

Memorable about the first outing to Bald Mountain was the arrival and landing of a helicopter. This coincided perfectly with the arrival of my dog Whitney and me. Dust flew and the dog took off! After a minute or two the helicopter flew off and Whitney and I regained our composure!

The S. J. & E. [railroad] grade can offer beautiful views of the San Joaquin river basin, the Yosemite National Park, and the Southern Slopes of Kaiser Peak. Built in 1912 in a period of 157 days, this nostalgic route through the mountains features wildflowers - Greg Goodman on HIKE NUMBER 20, p. 135