Rubio Canyon Waterfalls hike San Gabriel Mountains Angeles National Forest Pasadena trail Ribbon Rock Falls Moss Grotto Falls Altadena
This short hike travels up a narrow history-filled canyon to a charming double waterfall.  At the turn of the previous century, the canyon was home to Rubio Pavilion, at the base of the Mount Lowe Incline Tramway, which escorted visitors to an immensely popular resort atop the ridge to the west.  A hundred years later, only the foundation remains and nature has rebounded to provide a rustic... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Icehouse Canyon Icehouse Saddle Hike Baldy View Angeles National Forest Cucamonga Wilderness Icehouse Canyon to Icehouse Saddle
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 several directions to... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 5, 2017
Hermit Falls Santa Anita Canyon Waterfall hike Angeles National Forest Trail Arcadia cliff jumping
This 2.6-mile round trip hike visits a short waterfall downstream from Sturtevant Falls in the Angeles National Forest. Hermit Falls receives fewer visitors than its neighbor but is a popular swimming hole for cliff jumpers in the spring and summer. The trailhead is at 2,180 feet, while the falls are at 1,430, making this is an upside down hikes where the uphill comes at the end. ... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Santa Anita Canyon Loop San Gabriel Mountain Santa Anita Canyon Hike Los Angeles
See the best that Santa Anita Canyon has to offer. Visit Hoegees Camp, Mount Zion, and Sturtevant Falls on one hike leaving Chantry Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains. In John W. Robinson's excellent guide book, Trails of the Angeles, Santa Anita Canyon Loop is described as: One of the best [loop hikes] in the San Gabriels. It's hard to argue with that distinction. At 9.5 miles in... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
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 Mount Zion? The trail to Mount 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. Only 400 feet of elevation separate Spruce Grove Camp and Mount Zion,... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Mount Zion Trail Santa Anita Canyon hike Angeles National Forest San Gabriel Mountains Lower Zion Trail Arcadia
If you enjoy the 4.25-mile round trip hike to Hoegees Camp, press on to Mount Zion. This trail leaves the banks of Winter Creek for higher ground and panoramic views of Santa Anita Canyon. Less than a quarter mile above Hoegees Camp on Lower Winter Creek Trail, is a junction with Lower Zion Trail. Upper Winter Creek Trail continues straight ahead, returning to Chantry Flats, but if you turn... Read more.
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Hoegees Camp Lower Winter Creek Trail Los Angeles San Gabriel Mountain Hike Santa Anita Canyon Angeles National Forest Arcadia
Hoegees Camp lies along Winter Creek in the canyon adjacent to Sturtevant Falls. Both trails begin from Chantry Flats. And while the hike to Hoegees Camp does not offer a waterfall, it does offer a 4.25-mile out-and-back hike through a lush canyon with 700 feet of elevation change. You may also continue on Upper Winter Creek Trail to return to Chantry Flats for a 4.85-mile loop with 1,000... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Spruce Grove Camp San Gabriel Mountains hike Angeles National Forest Gabrielino Trail Santa Anita Canyon Arcadia San Gabriel Mountains
If the short hike to Sturtevant Falls leaves you yearning for more, get more by continuing up Santa Anita Canyon to Spruce Grove Camp. Beyond the falls, the trail takes on a greater feeling of wilderness immersion. This section of Gabrielino Trail gets less foot traffic, making it a great retreat for those times when you need to feel far from LA. To get to Spruce Grove Camp, start from... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Sturtevant Falls Waterfall Los Angeles National Forest Santa Anita Canyon San Gabriel Mountains Chantry Flats Arcadia
Sturtevant Falls is one of the finest waterfalls in Angeles National Forest. The 3.3-mile hike from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls follows a pristine creek past resort era cabins. This is among the most popular hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains, and with good reason. Sturtevant Falls is one of the Los Angeles waterfall hikes. To get to Sturtevant Falls, start from Chantry Flats... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 11, 2019
Mount Disappointment Trail Angeles National Forest hike San Gabriel Mountains
Often, an ideal hike starts with a level warm-up and gradually works into a rewarding climb. This hike is different, beginning with a jolt of several steep switchbacks. Your heart rate will go up quickly, and then the trail keeps climbing all the way to San Gabriel Peak. It is 4 miles round trip to the summit, gaining 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Visit the adjacent summit of Mount... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: June 6, 2017

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