Guides
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...
Alternate access to Claremont Wilderness loop.
This is a simple out and back trail that takes you to one of those intersections. If you look at the overview map you will see ow this tail can be combined with others to suit your needs for mileage, endurance, adventure, or time limits. This is a beautiful area full of trails for everybody and every level of fitness. Please keep our trails clean....
A 10 mile hike along the San Gabriel River to the Bridge to Nowhere - a large concrete bridge in a rocky canyon.
The trail along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to the Bridge to Nowhere is not only one of the best trails in Southern California, but it's also one of the most unique hiking experiences you'll ever have. After you leave the crowded (and overused) trailhead area, you will increasingly find yourself awed by the rugged canyons deep in the Sheep...
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...
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...
A challenging 11.6 mile out-and-back hike with 4,300 feet of elevation gain to the 8,859′ summit.
Cucamonga Peak offers amazing views over Southern California’s Inland Empire, east toward Apple Valley and beyond. This hike from Icehouse Canyon is a strenuous 11.6 mile out-and-back route with 4,300 feet of vertical gain and a top elevation of 8,859′. The north-facing slope holds snow much later in the season than other peaks. From atop Cucamonga...
An intense dayhike or moderate backpack in the Cucamonga Wilderness.
A nearly-14 mile in-and-out that hits two of the tallest, most prominent peaks in the Angeles National Forest. Beginning with the historic, alpine brook that runs through Icehouse Canyon, this trail climbs through picturesque pine and cedar to Icehouse Saddle before visiting the site of an old trail resort and ascending a long ridge between the two...
7.9 mile trail near Dells, California
Ice House Canyon is about 7.9 miles long and located near Dells, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes a full day. The Ice House Canyon is a popular day hike with a trail head just north of Mount Baldy Village. The trail is not to strenuous, but if you are hiking in the winter, snow and Ice is a factor. The saddle is the...
A long, scenic loop from Icehouse Canyon to the Three Tee's Trail covering Timber Mtn, Telegraph Peak, and Thunder Mtn.
Icehouse Canyon, nestled among cedar and pine, is a popular spot for casual hikers to enjoy alpine scenery and a year round stream. It is also served to more experienced hikers as a gateway to peaks in the Cucamonga Wilderness including the Three Tee’s Trail which summits Timber, Telegraph, and Thunder Mountains. From Icehouse trailhead, it is...
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....
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 strenuous 11 mile loop hike with nearly 4,000 feet of vertical elevation gain to the 10,068' summit of Baldy.
Any Southern Californian can point out the white topped Mt. Baldy — actually it’s real name is Mt. San Antonio. Baldy is a SoCal icon that stands out boldly as a snow-covered backdrop for much of the year. At 10,068 feet above sea level, the snow often sticks around well into June. This loop begins at the Manker Flats trailhead (National Parks...
10.2 mile trail near Dells (historical), California, You can do the loop or as an out and back.
Mount San Antonio,known as Mt Baldy, at 10,068 ft, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and the highest point in Los Angeles County. 4170 feet of elevation gain. The Trail head is located a few miles from the village of Mount Baldy. An Adventure Pass is required for parking and is available from the Ranger Station at Mount Baldy Village....
7 to 8 miles trail near Azusa, California
Little Jimmy Springs is about 7 miles long and located near Azusa, California. The trail is part of several trails available in the Crystal Lake Recreation Area and great for hiking and normally takes a half day or less. The trail is pretty much easy to follow and well maintained as you can see signs throughout the trail and the park rangers also put...
1.1 mile trail near Fullerton, California
Fullerton Creek is about 1.1 miles long and located near Fullerton, California. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes 1 hour or less
Trips
East Fork to Bridge to Nowhere
Johnson Corner, California, United States
Hiking | 10.0 miles (9.3 miles away)
Hiking | 10.0 miles (9.3 miles away)
Full write up at <a href=http://www.modernhiker.com/2008/08/11/hiking-the-east-fork-of-san-gabriel-river-to-the-bridge-to-nowhere/">Modern Hiker</a>.
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...
Claremont Hillls Park - Wilderness Trail
College Heights, California, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles (6.2 miles away)
Hiking | 5.1 miles (6.2 miles away)
This is a nice little 5 mile hike in the foothills above Claremont, CA on a well maintained fire road. It is easily accessible at the end of Mills Avenue and open to hikers, walkers, runners, mountain bikers, and equestrians. If you take the loop going right to left, you are greeted with a nice Live Oak and Sycamore shaded trail which soon becomes a steepening ascent to the top. Once on the top you will...
A fun hike for hot days. You will get wet! There are several waterfalls you must climb. There are ropes that have been placed to assist in the climb, but it can still be quite tricky due to the slippery rock face. The first waterfall weeds out a lot of the hikers. Coming down the waterfalls is quite fun. They have natural water slides. We stopped at the 3rd climb but there...
