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
Los Angeles, Ca: Mount Markham
At 5,742 feet, Mount Markham is half the size of San Gabriel's famed bad boys: Mount Baldy, Pine Mountain, and Dawson Peak. However, this 6.3-mile out-and-back, an hour from downtown, is anything but tame. You'll con... trimbleoutdoors.com
Los Angeles, Ca: Kenyon Devore Trail Loop To Mount Wilson
Starting at the west side of Mount Wilson's 5, 710-foot summit, this challenging loop drops nearly 3,000 feet in the first 6 miles and includes steep drop-offs, precarious footing, and ridgeline trails. Head down the... trimbleoutdoors.com
Lower Arroyo Seco
This hike takes you through the lovely Arroy Seco to the Oakwilde camp. The trail is shaded by oaks, sycamores, maples, and countless white alders. A trail crosses a pretty little seasonal stream at least a dozen times, s... localhikes.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
Mount Lukens
This is the tallest peak within the LA city limits, and it has spectacular views of the LA basin and surrounding mountains from the summit. This mountain was burned some time ago, so with the exception of the views of the... localhikes.com
The Other Side Of Mt. Wilson: Kenyon Devore, Gabrielino...
Most hikers think of Mt. Wilson as that perfect backdrop behind Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. Almost always, we climb the storied mountain from the south by following those classic, century-old routes?the Old Mt. Wilso... trails.com
Millard Canyon - Dawn Mine
This is a fun hike with quite a bit of diversity. The hike starts out on Sunset Ridge, with great views of Millard Canyon and a 50 foot waterfall. The trail then drops sharply into a dark and heavily wooded canyon with an... localhikes.com
Trail Canyon - Tom Lucas Camp
I really enjoyed this hike through Trail Canyon along the banks of Gold Creek. The trail starts out on a fire road, with several cabins from the 1920's dotting the landscape. After about 3/4 of a mile the trail narrows an... localhikes.com
Down The Arroyo Seco Trail, La Canada, California
The Spanish colonists who christened Arroyo Seco ("dry creek") evidently observed only its lower end - a hot, boulder-strewn wash emptying into the Los Angeles River. Upstream, inside the confines of the San Gabriels, Arroyo ... trails.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
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
Echo Mountain Loop
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
Mt. Lowe Railway Loop
I really enjoyed this hike along the ruins of the Mt Lowe railway, Echo Mountain, and the Alpine Tavern. These locations were the most popular in Southern California in the late 1800's, before being destroyed by floods an... localhikes.com
Upper Arroyo Seco
This hike take you into one of the loveliest sections of the San Gabriel mountains. The hike meanders back and forth across the stream running down the spectacular Arroyo Seco Canyon. The stream is lined with oaks and ald... 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
Redbox Canyon To Strawberry Potero
The destination of this hike, the Strawberry Potero, is a spectacular setting in a meadow like clearing butted up against the 1000 foot cliff face of Strawberry Peak. The hike itself is somewhat less inspiring and has ver... 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