This Is A 7 Mile Hike In To Gypsy Lake From The Top Of Mount Baldy. It's a rough 1 mile hike uphill to Duck Creek Road, then down hill 6 more miles on switch backs, there are a few camps pots along the trail if you wish to camp, be ware of bears or wolves that are in the area. The hike back out is all switchbacks uphill it's an awesome workout!! The hike to the lake itself is scenic and rewarding.