Los Angeles Trails
Bridge to Nowhere hike Los Angeles San Gabriel Mountains Angeles National Forest California trail
Outside of Southern California, the phrase “bridge to nowhere” brings to mind a contested national embarrassment. For outdoor-loving Angelinos, Bridge to Nowhere is the affectionate name of a local treasure. You’ll find excessive fun, not government spending, on this 10-mile hike with 900 feet of elevation gain. There are several river fords on the trail to the… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Angeles National Forest reopens
For the last year and a half, an immense area of the San Gabriel Mountains has been off limits. Now it’s back! Incredible news from the US Forest Service who announced:Effective May 16, the Angeles National Forest will reopen about half of the areas that have been closed due to the Station Fire.Hikers have battled stunning crowds in pockets of the forest that… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Icehouse Canyon Icehouse Saffle Hike Baldy View Angeles National Forest Cucamonga Wilderness
Icehouse Canyon is located in a beautiful stretch of the Angeles National Forest near Mount Baldy Village, just southeast of the mighty Mount Baldy. A trail through the canyon leads up to Icehouse Saddle. At 7,500 feet, this low point in the ridgeline offers sweeping views of the western San Gabriel Mountains. From the saddle, hikers and backpackers may continue on in… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Sespe Creek Willett Hot Springs Ojai hot springs hike
Located just north of Ojai, Sespe Wilderness is the largest wilderness area within Los Padres National Forest, occupying 342 square miles. Sespe Creek cuts through this land and the adjacent trail offers great views of a wide valley and scenic creek.The trail starts from Piedra Blanca trailhead near Rose Valley Falls and leaves the dense green of the Bays, Oaks, and… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Wheeler Gorge Ojai
Wheeler Gorge offers a campground and a nature trail. If you are planning an overnight visit to the Los Padres near Ojai, keep Wheeler Gorge campground as an option. When the free campgrounds fill up with weekend fishermen, Wheeler Gorge is an attractive if costly alternative. Sites go for $20 a night (and $5 for additional vehicles). On busy weekends, there may be a two… Read more.
Central Coast California Trails
Rose Valley Falls Ojai
Rose Valley Falls is a magnificent two-tier 300 foot waterfall. Located on the southern end of the Los Padres Mountains, it is the tallest waterfall in the range.A half-mile gradual trail leads to the base of the lower falls. Bays and Oaks provide enjoyable shade along a straightforward track. The lower falls is short and pleasant, but the upper falls is long and… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Hermit Falls Santa Anita Canyon Waterfall hike Angeles National Forest Trail Arcadia
This 2.6-mile round trip hike visits a short waterfall downstream from Sturtevant Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Hermit Falls receives less visitors than its neighbor but is a popular swimming hole for cliff jumpers in the spring and summer. The trailhead is at 2,100 feet, while the falls are at 1,500, making this is an upside down hikes where the uphill comes at… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Santa Anita Canyon Loop hike Angeles National Forest Trail Sturtevant Falls Pasadena hiking Arcadia
Want to visit Hoegees Camp, Mt. Zion and Sturtevant Falls in one hike? There’s a loop for that. The Santa Anita Canyon Loop was described by John W. Robinson in his paramount guide, TRAILS OF THE ANGELES, as:One of the best [loop hikes] in the San Gabriels.No argument here. At 9.5 miles, this is a longer hike, but it is completely enjoyable. The sixty-foot… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Mt Zion view hiking trail Angeles National Forest Santa Anita Canyon hike Arcadia
After hiking to Spruce Grove Camp above Sturtevant Falls, why not return to Chantry flats by crossing over Mt. Zion?The trail to Mt. Zion passes along the east side of a ridge leading up to the summit. The grade is gentle, and after all the demanding switches beneath Spruce Grove, the trail feels surprisingly kind. There is only 400 feet of elevation gain over one and… Read more.
Los Angeles Trails
Mount Zion trail Angeles National Forest Santa Anita Canyon San Gabriel Mountains hike Arcadia

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