Summer · Full moon weekends
Moonlight Hikes
Hike up under the full moon to live music, dinner and a fire on the deck, then hike or ride back down.
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Feeding the mountain for 70 years
Elev. 7,800 ft · Angeles National Forest
Lunch above the clouds
Ride the Sugar Pine chairlift up to 7,800 feet for burgers, chili and Baldy Brewing beer on tap, with views that run from Catalina to the high desert.
Fridays12:30 – 6:45 pm
Sat & Sun7:30 am – 6:45 pm
LunchServed from 11:00 am
Walk right inNo reservations needed
+1,400 ftin a 20-minute ride
Getting up here
The best table in L.A. is a chairlift away
Park at the base
Leave the car at the Mt Baldy Resort lot, 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, about an hour from downtown L.A.
Ride Chair 1, Sugar Pine
A quiet 20-minute ride from 6,400 to 7,800 feet. Scenic lift tickets are sold at the base and online.
Grab a seat on the deck
Order at the counter, take your buzzer, and find a spot in the sun or by the fire.
Rather earn it? In summer and fall you can hike up the Mt Baldy fire road and ride the lift back down. Riders must be at least 40" tall. Plan your visit
Food to fuel your day
Mountain food, cold beer
Breakfast on weekend mornings, then burgers, baskets and bowls of chili all afternoon. Ask about today's specials. They're always changing.
Grill
- Notch Burger
- Bacon Blue Cheese Burger
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Black Bean Burger
Crispy
- Chicken Strips & Fries
- Fry Basket
- Chili Cheese Fries
- Cheese Nachos
Fresh
- Caesar Salad
- Beef Chili Bowl
Warm up
- Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Lemonade & Iced Tea
Ask about today's specials!
Baldy Brewing on tapPomona QueenCerveza San AntonioSea to SkyHazy IPAWest Coast IPAMoonlight HikeWatermelon SeltzerGoldridge LagerVaste Belgian BlondFire Break Irish Red
The lodge at the top
Warm inside, wild outside
A stone-and-timber lodge at the top of Chair 1, with a ski chandelier over the hall, a long bar and a big deck facing the peaks.
In winter
The Notch is the hub of the ski area. Warm up between runs, dry your gloves and refuel with chili, cocoa and a cold beer before the ride home.
In summer
The deck fills with hikers coming off Devil's Backbone, scenic riders and families. Long sunsets, live music and Moonlight Hike nights.
Happening up top
Nights on the mountain
Music, moonlight and private parties on a deck at 7,800 feet.
Summer weekends
Live Music
Local bands up top on summer weekends. Grab a pint and stay for the sunset.
What's on
Book the Notch
Private Events
Rehearsal dinners, birthdays, company days and cocktail hours, with the whole range as your backdrop.
Plan an event
Stay for golden hour
The sunset is on the house
On clear evenings the canyon below the Notch glows orange all the way to the coast. Last call comes before the last chair down, so plan your ride.
Hours & Getting HereWhat guests say
Reviews from the top
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“Another winter day at Top of the Notch did not disappoint. We enjoyed lunch in between runs on the mountain - Two Bacon Blue Cheeseburgers with Fry Baskets and two Fire Break Irish Reds! The service was outstanding, the restaurant was cozy and clean and the views were, of course, AMAZING.”
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“Best kept secret in LA. Went hiking on a Friday morning up the Mt Baldy trailhead, hung around until Top of the Notch opened for lunch and had beer and fries overlooking the valley. It was gorgeous, tasty, and easy parking because it was a Friday. The staff were super friendly.”
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“The true beauty of altitude is attitude and with the family of Mt Baldy it’s inspiring. A 17 minute ride takes you from 6400 ft to 7800ft with great food and views from Catalina to the lower Sierra’s to Mt Charleston above Vegas. Winter or Summer find a better attitude with some altitude!”
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“I love bringing friends up to our local mountains for hiking & enjoying nature! Top of the Notch is a favorite place to rest & refresh while exploring the Mt Baldy area! We love riding the ski lifts down after a challenging hike to one of the many peaks we have just conquered!”
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“2026 Mt Baldy Moonlight Hikes. One of the best hikes I’ve done. Music at the top with a beer was the best. Everyone all ages happy and dancing to the music definitely a must while in So Cal.”
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“Wow! What a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy your surroundings! Free water to refill cups! Prices were a bit high... Until I saw the portions. They are HUGE! Such kind and helpful folks!”