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Sunset Peak Trail Hike (Angeles National Forest)
The Sunset Peak hike, with its gentle yet steady uphill, offers lots of beauty for all levels of hiker. For beginners, Sunset Peak lets you...
Potato Mountain Hike (Angeles National Forest)
For a quick mountain fix without driving into the mountains, try the Potato Mountain hike, right at the beginning of Angeles National Forest. It's a...
Mt Baden-Powell Hike
Hiking Mount Baden-Powell gives you a spectacular taste of the Angeles National Forest's high peaks without that much effort. You have to climb up the...
Big Horn Mine Trail & Vincent's Cabin
The hike to Big Horn Mine is a fun and relatively easy way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Angeles National Forest without a major...
Strawberry Peak Hike
This Strawberry Peak hike offers a ton of great scenery in a relatively short distance. You wind around a ridge on Mt Lawlor with spectacular...
Baldy Bowl Trail (Ski Hut Trail) to Mt Baldy
The Baldy Bowl Trail, also known as the Ski Hut Trail, is the shortest route to the summit of Mt Baldy. Unfortunately, that short distance...
Stone Canyon Trail to Mt Lukens Loop
If you'd like an off the beaten path adventure in Angeles National Forest, this hike is for you. We'll ascend Stone Canyon Trail to Mt...
Hike Brown Mountain Dam (Arroyo Seco)
Hiking to the Brown Mountain Dam waterfall hike quickly transports you from suburban LA to a natural wonderland. You'll start in suburban Altadena, then follow...
Condor Peak Trail
The Condor Peak Trail is an underrated gem. Sitting at 5,440 feet above the western section of Angeles National Forest, Condor Peak was once the...
Hike Wright Mountain From Inspiration Point
While there are several ways to summit Wright Mountain in the San Gabriel Mountains, this route from Inspiration Point is my favorite. You'll follow the...
Slide Mountain Lookout Hike
The Slide Mountain Lookout Trail isn't near many other hikes and is a bit of a trek to get to, but it is well worth...
Hoyt Mountain Hike
The hike to Hoyt Mountain, often overshadowed by its more popular neighbors, is a great adventure packed into 4 miles. To start, you'll scramble up...
Hike Grays Peak Trail (Big Bear)
Grays Peak Trail, one of the most popular hikes in the Big Bear Area, is not too tough, but plenty nice. You'll hike through an...
Hike Josephine Peak From Colby Canyon
Standing prominently in the western San Gabriels, Josephine Peak offers a cool summit with sweeping views. There are a few ways to hike to the...
Hike Pacifico Mountain on the PCT
If you want to get off the beaten path in Angeles National Forest, head over to the Pacifico Mountain hike. Pacifico Mountain, the highest peak...
Hike the Teepee Trail (La Cañada Flintridge)
The Teepee Trail is a great hike, but probably not for the reason that you think. Yea, the teepee is cool to visit and great...
South Fork Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain
The South Fork Trail is one of the more popular routes to the San Gorgonio Mountain summit, and for a good reason. You have to...
Hike Keller Peak on the Exploration Trail
Off the radar of most hikers, the Exploration Trail to Keller Peak is a scenic adventure that's not too hard but also packs in some...
Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak Hike Guide
The Cougar Crest Trail, one of the most popular in Big Bear, CA, offers excellent views and beautiful wilderness for a moderate, but not crazy,...
Mt Hillyer Trail Hike
The Mt Hillyer Trail hike takes you on a mellow summit loop through a little-hiked area of Angeles National Forest. The climb isn't tough, the...
Mt Zion Loop Hike From Chantry Flat
The Mt Zion loop hike is a great option for those that have hiked from Chantry Flat before, maybe to Mt Wilson, but want something...
Mt Hawkins Loop Hike (Hawkins, Middle, and South Mount Hawkins)
This challenging and lightly-trodden loop hike offers three summits along the route: Mt Hawkins, Middle Hawkins, and South Mount Hawkins. The hike offers sweeping views...
Millard Canyon Falls Hike
Close to civilization but a world away, the short and shady Millard Canyon Falls hike follows a lush riparian habitat to a spectacular waterfall. The...
Gabrielino Trail (NRT) Guide
Stretching 28.8 miles through the heart of Angeles National Forest, the Gabrielino Trail covers not only some of the most popular areas, but also some...
Hike Mt Waterman & Twin Peaks
A hike to Mt Waterman and the Twin Peaks offers rugged and remote beauty, well-groomed trails, panoramic views of the major summits in Angeles National...
Switzer Falls Hike
The Switzer Falls hike is so much more than just a waterfall. In about 2 miles the trail to Switzer Falls takes you along a...
Mt Wilson Trail Hike
The Mt Wilson Trail is the oldest route to the summit to Mt Wilson. Unlike the popular route to Mt Wilson from Chantry Flat, the...
Hike Ontario Peak and Bighorn Peak
If you want a great Angeles National Forest mountain hike without the crowds, hike Ontario Peak (8,696 ft) and Bighorn Peak. The hike begins on...
Cucamonga Peak Hike
Offering one of the coolest summits in the San Gabriel Mountains, the hike to Cucamonga Peak very popular. Cucamonga Peak, at 8,862 feet, has spectacular views...
Echo Mountain & Inspiration Point Hike
The Echo Mountain hike packs a lot of bang for the buck. You'll hike up the Sam Merrill Trail, which follows the old Mt Lowe railway...
Register Ridge to Mount Hardwood & Baldy
Considered the steepest trail up to Mount Baldy, Register Ridge is a tough one. You'll hike straight up the spine of a ridge between the...
Momyer Creek Trail to Dobbs Cabin
Located in some of the most pristine wilderness of Southern California, the hike up Momyer Creek Trail to Dobbs Cabin is a real treat. The...
Middle Fork Trail (Lytle Creek)
The Middle Fork Trail along Lytle Creek takes you through the rugged heart of the Cucamonga Wilderness. You'll hike up along a dramatic canyon formed...
Throop Peak + Mount Burnham + Baden-Powell From Dawson Saddle
This hike, which takes in Throop Peak, Mount Burnham, and Mount Baden-Powell from Dawson Saddle, has dramatic high-mountain scenery and interesting history. This ridge of...
Big Bear Wild Burro Territory Hike
A hike through the Big Bear Wild Burro Territory, Located in the eastern San Bernardino Mountains, offers an excellent chance to spot these beautiful animals...
Stoddard Peak Hike
Stoddard Peak stands guard over the front range of the San Gabriels, with a unique view stretching from Mt Baldy to the LA suburbs. The...
Fish Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain
Offering solitude and the easiest (but not easy) climb to San Gorgonio Mountain, the Fish Creek Trail is a great hike to escape the crowds....
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Guide - Big Bear
Although Sugarloaf Mountain, at 9952 feet, is the highest point in Big Bear Valley, this mountain peak is often overlooked by hikers today. That's good...
Hike the Castle Rock Trail (Big Bear) + Bluff Lake
Hiking up the Castle Rock Trail to the viewpoint is tough, but thankfully short. Once you get to Castle Rock, you'll have sweeping views of...
Pineknot Trail to Grand View Point (Big Bear)
While it isn't a hike to a high mountain summit, taking the serene and scenic Pineknot Trail up to Grand View Point offers you a...
Big Bear Aspen Grove Trail Hike
Hidden in a remote valley in the mountains around Big Bear, the Aspen Grove Trail offers a rare glimpse into one of the two aspen...
Dawn Mine Trail Hike
The Dawn Mine Trail hike takes you on a loop through history and beauty. You'll see the old abandoned Dawn Mine and then retrace your...
Mount Pinos Trail and Sawmill Mountain Hike Guide
This two-peak hike is incredibly beautiful. First, you bag Mount Pinos, the highest point in Ventura County at 8847 ft. The Mount Pinos Trail is...
Dry Lake (San Gorgonio) From The South Fork Trail
Dry Lake, nestled in the shadow of San Gorgonio Mountain, is a beautiful day hike or overnight camping destination. This hiking guide to Dry Lake...
Deep Creek Hot Springs Hike
Unlike the route from Bowen Ranch, this Deep Creek Hot Springs hike takes you on the free and less-traveled Bradford Ridge Path to the popular hot...
Lake Arrowhead Pinnacles Trail Hike
Feeling more like Joshua Tree than Lake Arrowhead, this short but tough hike to the summit of The Pinnacles rewards you with a stone perch...
Mt Wilson Hike From Chantry Flat
Mt Wilson, at 5,712 feet, is the peak with all the radio towers that sits behind the LA skyline. It's not the tallest peak in...