Mount Lowe
The Mount Lowe Railroad Trail is as unique and remarkable a trail as any you may travel. Many historic and informational signs along the path tell the story of the trail and the amazing rail line that once ascended the mounta... trails.com
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
Sam Merrill Trailhead
The Sam Merrill Trail is a major hiking trail in the Las Flores Canyon of the San Gabriel Mountain Range in Altadena, California. A well-maintained 2.5 mile trail leads to Echo Mountain, with opportunities for fur... backcountrysecrets.com
Mt. Hollywood
This is a nice walk in "the park." Griffith is the largest urban wilderness area in the US. It is a good size chunk of land, and the view from Mt. Hollywood is spectacular on a clear day. It is best to make it to the top ... localhikes.com
Elysian Park
Elysian Park was set aside for public use when Los Angeles was founded in 1781. The second largest city park in LA. 600-acre Elysian retains much of its natural chaparral, a landscape crisscrossed with hiking trails. At t... citysearch.com
Echo Mountain Via The Sam Merrill Trail
I prefer taking the fire road up (which was hard enough for me) but you could also take Sunset trail too if you want singletrack (I'll add a trail for that after I ride it). If you stay on the fire road, keep right at a... singletracks.com
Barley Flats
The start of the trail is a set of switchbacks going up the ridgeline above the Upper Tujunga. Then it goes through a series of overgrown tunnels of scrub oaks and other tall chaparral like ceanothus, unique to this area.... localhikes.com
Mt. Wilson - Devore Camp Loop
This is a challenging hike through a lovely forested section of the San Gabriel Mountains. The trail starts at the top of Mt. Wilson at the Devore Trailhead, drops 2000 feet to the junction with the Garbrielino Trail, the... localhikes.com
Hoegee's Trail Campground
General Description Hoegee's Trail Campground is a hike-in only site where seasonal stream water is present (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or nonexistent due to reduced rainfall. Campsites are first-c... wildernet.com
San Gabriel Country Club - Private
This private course is more than 80 years old, and was recently re-designed with more than a dozen agonizing sand worldgolf.com
Grizzley Flats
This is a nice, shaded out and back trail in the lower part of the Angeles Crest Highway. I choose this as an easy weekday hike because it is so close to Pasadena. The first part is fairly steep incline but is completely ... localhikes.com
Verdugo Mountain
This hike is best done on a cool, crystal clear day. You will be rewarded with spectacular views of Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Mountains, and possibly the islands laying off the southern California coast. The hike has a... localhikes.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
Eaton Canyon Nature Center
- Eaton Canyon Nature Center is a 184-acre natural park located at the base of Mt. Wilson featuring five miles of nature trails along with an equestrian trail. The canyon is very lush and has beautiful displays of local fl... wildernet.com
Hollywood Sign
The hike is approximately 6 miles round trip and 1,200 feet gain on packed dirt and then pavement. From the parking lot, pass through the gate and hike up Brush Canyon. At the top of Brush Canyon where the trail i... backcountrysecrets.com
Switzer Falls - Bear Canyon
This is a relatively easy hike into one of the loveliest sections of the San Gabriel mountains. The hike meanders back and across the stream running down the spectacular Arroyo Seco Canyon. The stream is lined with oaks a... localhikes.com
Henninger Flats
The hike to Henninger Flats is on a fire road with no shade. Therefore, hike very early during the summer. There are nice views of LA if you happen to hike after a rain storm or a windy day. Scenery is nice when you reach... localhikes.com