Hikes in Griffith Park

Griffith Park preserves over 4,200 acres at the east end of the Santa Monica Mountains and is one of America's largest urban parks. Griffith Park is just five miles from downtown Los Angeles, protecting an area of the "Hollywood Hills" between Interstate 5 and the 101 Freeway. [wp_ad_wide_page] A hiker's view of Griffith Observatory Discovering Griffith Park Hikes Griffith Park is a cherished recreation hub for Angelenos and tourists alike, offering something for everyone. ... Read more.
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Heaton Flats Trail
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Heaton Flats Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains
Half a mile from the start of the crowded trail to the Bridge to Nowhere, you'll find a junction with Heaton Flats Trail, which rises above the canyon carved by the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to offer big views and plenty of solitude. Enjoy panoramic perspectives of some of the most notable peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains (including Mount Baldy, Mount Baden-Powell, and Iron Mountain) along the trail to a 4,000-foot high clearing on the ridge. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · Azusa · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Sheep Mountain Wilderness · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 6 miles · Elevation change: 2000 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 27, 2012 Last updated: December 5, 2025
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Fish Canyon Narrows
in the Sierra Pelona Mountains

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Fish Canyon Narrows in the Sierra Pelona Mountains
Not to be confused with Fish Canyon Falls on the east end of the Angeles National Forest, the Fish Canyon Narrows reside on the far west end of the Angeles in the Sierra Pelona Mountains north of Santa Clarita. Here a mountain stream passes through hundred-foot cliffs that are at time only twenty feet apart. The red rock walls mimic those you might find hiking in Zion National Park or other Utah canyons. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Angeles National Forest · Backpacking · Castaic · Creeks · Free Trails · Mines · Santa Clarita · Sierra Pelona Mountains · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails
Distance: 10.5 miles · Elevation change: 650 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 22, 2012 Last updated: April 8, 2026
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Winston Ridge and Winston Peak
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Winston Ridge and Winston Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains
Winston Ridge and Winston Peak are name-sharing neighbors in the high San Gabriel Mountains near the Mount Waterman Ski Area. While Winston Peak is the high point of the hike at 7,502 feet, the summit is covered with pines that leave little room for panoramic views. The best vistas come from the shorter 7,003-foot Winston Ridge, which has fewer pines and broader views. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · La Cañada Flintridge · Off Trail · Pacific Crest Trail · Pearblossom · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Summits · Dog-Friendly Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 4.85 miles · Elevation change: 875 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 19, 2012 Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Mount Hillyer
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Mount Hillyer in the San Gabriel Mountains
Rising to just over 6,200 feet, Mount Hillyer is actually one of the easier summits to reach in the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains. Beyond its boulder piles and pine forests, the stretched-out summit offers several sweeping views of nearby peaks and canyons. The shortest route to the summit involves hiking 1.33 miles up Mount Hillyer Trail from Horse Flats Campground, gaining 575 feet. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Adventure Pass · Angeles National Forest · Bouldering · La Cañada Flintridge · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Silver Moccasin Trail · Summits · Dog-Friendly Trails · Mountain Biking Trails · San Gabriel Mountains
Distance: 6.25 miles · Elevation change: 1000 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 18, 2012 Last updated: April 8, 2026
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Horse Flats Campground
in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Horse Flats Campground in the San Gabriel Mountains
Horse Flats Campground is a 25-site camping spot operated by the Angeles National Forest in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, located in the high elevation of the San Gabriel Mountains. At 5,650 feet above sea level, or a mile higher than Los Angeles, the campground feels far from home, even through it is only about 30 miles from the city at the base of the mountains. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Angeles National Forest · La Cañada Flintridge · Pearblossom · San Gabriel Mountains National Monument · Silver Moccasin Trail · Tent Camping · San Gabriel Mountains
By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 17, 2012 Last updated: October 8, 2024
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