Angeles National Forest
Located in southern California, lies the Angeles National Forest, encompassing 694,187 acres including almost the entire San Gabriel Mountain range. The Forest provides the striking backdrop to southern California's large... recreation.gov
Big Santa Anita Loop
In this scenic loop trip form Chantry flat, you'll climb by way of the Gabrielino Trail to Sturtevant Camp, and return by way of the Mt. Zion and Upper Winter Creek trails. You start down a paved road (.06 mi) . There is ... localhikes.com
Los Angeles, Ca: East Fork To Bridge To Nowhere
This 10-mile out-and-back zigzags along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River into a narrow canyon with steep walls. The trail fords the river several times, passes Gold Rush Era mines, and ends at the Bridge to Now... trimbleoutdoors.com
Winter Creek Loop
This wonderful shady hikes ascends up a deep cut canyon, through which Winter Creek flows on its way to merge with Santa Anita Creek. The floor of the canyon is covered with a lush ivy like ground cover, a multitude of tr... localhikes.com
San Gabriel River, West Fork, Azusa, California
The West Fork of the San Gabriel River is a wonderful little trout stream located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. While it is not open to vehicles, a paved road paralleling the river offers anglers easy acces... trails.com
Mount Bliss Via Van Tassel Fire Road
Mount Bliss (3720') stands as a prominent summit in the San Gabriel front ranch above Monrovia, Duarte, and Azusa. The route follows a broad fire road (1N36) all the way until you get to the summit ridge. As you climb, yo... localhikes.com
San Gabriel River - East Fork
This trip takes you along the banks of the east fork of the San Gabriel River. While the river banks are wooded and quite lovely, most of the trail traverses the rim above the high water line and most of your travel is th... localhikes.com
Shoemaker Canyon Road, East Fork San Gabriel River
In the early days of the Cold War in the late 1950's, our government decided that L.A. needed an escape route in case of a nuclear attack. Building Shoemaker Canyon Road was the supposed solution. But they soon abandoned ... localhikes.com
Santa Fe Dam
Facilities at Santa Fe are operated by Los Angeles County Parks. Swimming, fishing, non-power boating, hiking and picnicking are available. Of interest are the five distinct biological communities within the area. They re... recreation.gov
First Water
Start in the City of Sierra Madre and hike a narrow, winding trail to the stream and back. Mt. bike not allowed. Directions: 210 Fwy, exit Baldwin, North Right turn on Sierra Madre Blve, Left turn at Mountian Trail. Go to ... trailpeak.com
Switzer Falls
The hike to Switzer Falls is about 3 miles round trip, although there are plenty of opportunities to extend your hike. This is a relatively easy hike into one of the loveliest sections of the San Gabriel mountains... backcountrysecrets.com
Waterman Mountain - From Buckhorn
This is a very well maintained easy trail until you near the summit. You travel just on the edge of the San Gabriel Wilderness, and it is up most of the way. The incline is never very steep, because you only gain 1500' in... localhikes.com
Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area
The Devil's Punchbowl County Park consists of 1,310 acres and was opened in December 1963. The forty acres where the nature center is located was once in private ownership and was purchased by the County of Los Angeles be... famplosion.com
Los Angeles, Ca: Strawberry Peak
At 6,164 feet, Strawberry Peak isn't the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, but climbing nearly 5,000 feet over talus, exposed ridges, and vertical cliffs to bag the summit is a test of fitness and will that will leave... trimbleoutdoors.com
Arroyo Pescadero And Arroyo San Miguel Trailhead Whittier, Ca
The Arroyo Pescadero and Arroyo San Miguel Trails are a project of the Puente Hills Landfill Native Habitat Preservation Authority. Arroyo Pescadero serves as a wildlife corridor that connects lands that reach from the Wh... waymarking.com