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A leisurely hike through an enchanted portion of the San Gabriel Mountains leading to a fifty foot waterfall.
The trail from Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls has been a popular hike for those wanting to escape the urban sprawl of Los Angeles since the early 1900's. This is an easy hike and perfect for anyone new to hiking but be aware that the last 0.6 mile return to the parking lot is all uphill. From the Santa Anita exit of the 210 Freeway it's a 5 mile...
Plus the L.A. zoo, hiking and rides on historic trains, a carousel and ponies
As the largest municipal park with urban wilderness areas in the country, Griffith Park is easily a destination in itself. Much more than a city park, this urban parkland has numerous trails and historic attractions sprawled over 4,210 acres. Elevations range from 384 to 1,625 feet above sea level, and landscape changes from coastal sage brush to oak...
A great easy to moderate hike if you are visiting or new in town with great views of the Hollywood sign. The total hike is a little over 4 miles and will take about 1-2 hours depending on your hiking speed, resting or taking in the beautiful views. At the top is a great 360 degree view behind the famous sign.
El Dorado Park, Long Beach, California USA
These trails are hidden gems in the busy city of Long Beach. You would never know that you were not lost in hidden woods, rather then less then 1/2 mile from a busy freeway. The nature center itself is very good, featuring a little menagerie of local wildlife, and educational things for children. They sell items, and they occasionally have special...
A short trip into Eaton Canyon for an accessible waterfall. Great wildflowers in the spring, too!
This is a relatively easy less-than-four mile hike to a 40-foot waterfall. Its proximity to civilization and short distance make this a very popular trail for casual hikers, and it can get very crowded on the weekends and on hot summer days - but it's worth a visit even if you have to fight through crowds - especially when spring wildflowers carpet...
The first half of the trail to Mount Wilson, an old camp used by Mr Wilson himself.
The trail was originally built by Benjamin Davis Wilson, who was the grandfather of General George S. Patton around 1852. The trail followed an old Indian trail and as legend has it, was used by the Spaniards to hunt for Grizzly Bears. Ben Wilson wanted to find better wood on the mountain, but was unable to locate any so the trail reverted to...
A beautiful multi-landscape trail with many waterfalls and trees. Offers a challenging and well-maintained trail.
Big Santa Anita Canyon offers something for everybody. If you are traveling with young children, the short hike from Chantry Flat to Sturtevant Falls is rewarding and great for an easy morning or afternoon hike. However, if you're interested in something more substantial, you can follow the Big Santa Anita Loop trail. The scenery along the trails...
A strenuous day hike through a beautiful section of the San Gabriel mountains with a 50 ft. waterfall.
Standing prominently above Pasadena, Mount Wilson is a Southern California landmark. The 5,710 foot summit is home for an observatory responsible for the most detailed photos of Mars as well a vast array of antennae for local LA radio and television stations. While the summit is steeped in astronomical wonder and tremendous views of Los Angeles, the...
Surprises at every turn
We took a forked trip to hike the two canyons. One was short, almost too short but in retrospect a way to start experiencing the alive canyons with the spider webs hanging from branches to rocks and filtering the sunlight. Or the pleasant surprised of seeing a small rattle snake on the concrete walkway out of the forest. The early morning hike gave...
8.8 mile trail in Sierra Madre, California
www.hikewithvickster.webs.com - Overview: Started the day at about 7am and began the trail opposite of the crowds toward the Spruce Grove and Sturtevant Campground. By 8am, the sun was in full force and the heat was already bearing down, less than 2 miles into the hike. I had checked, at the end of the hike around 1pm and nearby Pasadena was 103 degrees....
Trips
There are six sets of granite steps in Beachwood Canyon, below the Hollywood Sign. These historic landmarks were built in the 1920's when Hollywoodland was created, and they link high streets and low streets in the hills. This trail links them all together for a good cardio workout that takes about an hour. Go in the morning or evening to avoid the heat!
This is a leisurely, easy hike through a truly enchanted portion of the San Gabriel Mountains that leads to a fifty foot waterfall. From the trailhead at Chantry Flat you descend a paved service road into Big Santa Anita Canyon to a well maintained trail that skirts alongside the main stream. Along the way you pass private cabins that have been there for years and a strange system of concrete check dams...
A close and convenient mini-hike in the heart of Los Angeles.
Full write up at Modern Hiker.
Hike from Lake Hollywood to Cahuenga Peak
Universal City, California, United States
Hiking | 2.9 miles (13.7 miles away)
Hiking | 2.9 miles (13.7 miles away)
This is a trail that goes the long way around to Cahuenga Peak. I took some pictures along the way to show the nice views.Cahuenga Peak needs to be saved from developers. The City has until April 30, 2010 to raise $12.5 million to buy the peak and make it part of Griffith Park. Here is a link to a site with more information about saving the peak. http://www.savehollywoodland.org
I went to this famous trail with two other friends. I was told that there might be celebrity sightings. Well, we did see quite a few good looking men and women, but no famous faces. The trail starts very gentle grade. Then, we could see the Hollywood sigh and the downtown high-rises. The view is magnificent, far stretching to the sea. The last quarter mile, we came down to the mountain. The...
El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
Royal Oak Mobile Home Park, California, United States
Hiking | 0.0 miles (13.0 miles away)
Hiking | 0.0 miles (13.0 miles away)
I took this short trip just to stretch my legs earlier today. I read about the El Dorado Nature Center online and decided to give it a go. The nature center is a wilderness area nestled in the middle of Long Beach between the 605 FWY and the river trail. It's an easy walk with just enough wilderness to make one feel as if they were out of the city.The nature center...
Post-Thanksgiving Epic - 15 miles, street, stairs, trails
Los Angeles, California, United States
Hiking | 13.9 miles (6.6 miles away)
Hiking | 13.9 miles (6.6 miles away)
A good solid walk they day after thanksgiving to help work off that pie and mashed potatoes. Plenty of stairs for cardio and some great views and history.
Monrovia Canyon Park Waterfall Hike
Monrovia, California, United States
Hiking | 4.0 miles (17.0 miles away)
Hiking | 4.0 miles (17.0 miles away)
Monrovia Canyon Park is located in the foothills above the town of Monrovia. This is a relatively easy hike that can be completed in under two hours. The path is mostly shaded by tree cover. The climax is the waterfall at the end of the hike! The only downfall (in my opinion) is the number of people. So if you looking for a quick morning hike and don't mind the crowds, this...
This is a great trail off the normal path. You should probably be somewhat athletic, and wear pants if you don\'t like plants and things touching your legs. Point of interest: On the path I met a mountain biker that said he just saw a mountain lion! Maybe I'm not the brightest crayon in the box, but I went looking for it. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the big cat.
