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
Los Angeles, Ca: Waterman Mountain Loop
Escape L.A. traffic and experience igneous rock formations at Waterman Mountain that even Gaudi couldn't make up. A remote peak at the doorstep of the San Gabriel Wilderness, Waterman is also a skiing destination dur... trimbleoutdoors.com
Los Angeles, Ca: Mount Baden-powell
This 11.6-mile shuttle hike is moderately strenuous, but your effort is well rewarded with commanding views of the Los Angeles basin from atop Mount Baden-Powell. Begin at the Vincent Gap trailhead (6,585 ft.) and cl... trimbleoutdoors.com
Twin Peaks From Buckhorn
This hike to the top of Twin Peaks offers up some of the very best views in the San Gabriel Mountains. I really enjoyed the tall pine forest along the way, the sense of remoteness and the cedar stands at Twin Peaks Saddle... localhikes.com
Cooper Canyon Falls
This is one of the most enjoyable hikes around the Los Angeles area. The hike moves through pristine wilderness area along a magnificent section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Fragrant pine and cedar forests loom overhead wi... 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
Mt Islip
The views to the south from the summit of Mt Islip are nothing short of stunning. You can see Crystal Lake, the front range of the San Gabriels, as well as the San Gabriel river canyon. I had my lunch looking at this vist... localhikes.com
Devils Canyon Trail
This hike drops you 1500 foot down into the lush and remote Devil's canyon. For the first couple of miles, the trail works its way down a series of switchbacks to a seasonal stream. The trail then meanders back and forth ... 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 Baden Powell
This is a strenuous hike up to the 9400 foot peak of Mount Baden-Powell. The hike, up 40 switchbacks, takes you through an amazing range of vegetation. Along the way you will see Oaks, Jeffery pines, Sugar Pines, Incense ... localhikes.com
Vetter Mountain/wolf Tree Nature Trail
The hike to Vetter Mountain is short but uphill all the way. A little way up the trail you will notice that the Silver Mocasin Trail comes in from the left. Keep going straight ahead ascending through the pine forest and ... localhikes.com
Mt Williamson
I enjoyed this hike up the slopes of Mount Williamson. You traverse through a somewhat sparse pine forest with spectacular views of the desert to the north and bear canyon to the south. I particularly liked the are near t... localhikes.com
Down The East Fork Trail, Wrightwood, California
On this grand journey down the upper East Fork, you'll descend nearly a mile in elevation, travel from high-country pines and firs to sun-scorched chaparral, and cross three important geologic faults - the Punchbowl, Vincent ... trails.com
Mt. Hillyer Trail - From Horse Flats
This is a very easy hike, and a summit that small children can attain. It is a strolling trail through some chaparral near the trailhead, but that changes quickly. It becomes a boulder strewn forest in no time. A forest, ... localhikes.com
Devils Chair From South Fork Campground
This is a good short trail through some interesting geological and ecological features. You start at South Fork Camp right at the very edge of where the forest meets the desert, so you hike through a transitional zone and... localhikes.com
Throop Peak From Dawson Gap
This is a short, sweet and simple hike. It took me less than 45 minutes to reach the top. It isn't the easiest of hikes; I was hiking an all-out death march pace. But, for anyone used to hiking, in good condition, this hi... localhikes.com
Mt. Baden-powell From Islip Saddle
If you are looking for a beastly hike in the Angeles forest, you want great vistas, and a high elevation trail, then this is your hike. This one is a real butt kicker with nearly a 5000 foot elevation gain over 8.1 miles. localhikes.com
Mt. Baden-powell From Dawson Gap
This is a great hike through one of the best places in the Angeles Forest. This is wonderful high country hiking along one of the best sections of the PCT in Southern California. localhikes.com