Hi RW ,
I will start at Manker Flats up to the notch and plan to take devils back bone. same way down. Plan to meet at entrance at 5:30. I hiked Mt. baldy last year. Im not fast but that too slow. I plan to start at 05:30 I will wait 10 minutes max. Hope you can join us.
Sorry Veronica cannot do Baldy with you as I have a big hike planned for Saturday that would be too much if I did both as it is long and steep. Have a great time though.