Closest Hiking Trails Near Los Angeles, California, United States

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1. Kenyon Devore Trail to Mount Wilson (16.3 miles)

This is a beautiful, mostly forested trail with oaks, Manzanita and chaparral along its lower portion, and Alder, California Laurel and Big Leaf Maple trees where the trail follows and crosses Strains Canyon

Burbank, California, United States

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Intermediate

9.0 miles

2600 ft

2. Charlton Flat to Mount Mooney and Devil's Peak (21.7 miles)

These are two short, separate hikes to adjacent peaks. Both are short walks up an open ridge line to the top

Burbank, California, United States

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1.5 miles

250 ft

3. Charlton Flat to Vetter Mountain (21.8 miles)

Enjoy wildlife and wildflower along this easy trail

Burbank, California, United States

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3.0 miles

400 ft

4. Chilao to Devil's Canyon Trail (22.7 miles)

Devil’s Canyon lies within the San Gabriel Wilderness, a rugged area with streams, falls, gorges and forest, varying from the elfin chaparral to open pine and spruce groves

Burbank, California, United States

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7.0 miles

1200 ft

5. Chialo to Mount Hillyer via Horse Flats (23.2 miles)

Hike to the summit for beautiful views

Burbank, California, United States

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6.0 miles

1000 ft

6. Three Points to Twin Peaks Saddle, Mount Waterman and Buckhorn (25.1 miles)

This is a beautiful hike through some of the finest Angeles National Forest high country

La Canada, California, United States

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11.8 miles

3700 ft

7. Up the Pacific Crest Trail (26.7 miles)

Acton, California, United States

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12.0 miles

1800 ft

8. Soledad Cyn to Vasquez Rocks (26.7 miles)

Acton, CA, California, United States

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7.0 miles

2500 ft

9. Buckhorn to Mount Waterman (27.4 miles)

This is a pleasant hike through open pine and fir forest any time of the year that snow conditions permit

Los Angeles, California, United States

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7.0 miles

1300 ft

10. Las Virgenes trail system (27.5 miles)

Agoura, California, United States

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10.0 miles

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11. Buckhorn to Cooper Canyon and Littlerock Creek (27.6 miles)

This hike takes you through some of the most beautiful country of the San Gabriel Mountains

Burbank, California, United States

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4.4 miles

900 ft

12. Eagles Roost to Littlerock Creek (29.6 miles)

This trail passes through some of the most beautiful forested areas of the San Gabriel Mountains

Buckhorn, California, United States

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7.0 miles

1100 ft

13. Crystal Lake to Mount Islip (29.9 miles)

If the valley air is clear, you'll see desert, mountains and the valley all the way to the ocean

Azusa , California, United States

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7.3 miles

2200 ft

14. Crystal Lake to South Mount Hawkins (30.0 miles)

This is a moderately strenuous hike but a most pleasant one, through open forest and with fine views

Burbank, California, United States

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10.0 miles

2800 ft

15. Islip Saddle to Mount Williamson (30.8 miles)

Mt. Williamson affords a spectacular view of the strange rock formations of the Devil’s Punchbowl, as well as part of the famous San Andreas Fault

Burbank, California, United States

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5.0 miles

1600 ft

16. Islip Saddle to Little Jimmy and Mount Islip (31.0 miles)

Mt. Islip affords spectacular views over the San Gabriel Valley to the south and clear to the ocean, if the air is clear

Burbank, California, United States

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Intermediate

6.1 miles

1250 ft

17. Triunfo Creek Park (32.6 miles)

Agora, California, United States

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6.0 miles

1700 ft

18. Dawson Saddle to Throop Peak (33.3 miles)

Many peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains offer superb views, and this is one of the best

La Canada, California, United States

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4.0 miles

1200 ft

19. Triunfo Creek Park Lindero access (33.5 miles)

Agoura, California, United States

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6.0 miles

1700 ft

20. Southfork Campground to Vincent Gap (33.9 miles)

Valyermo, California, United States

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Intermediate

11.2 miles

2232 ft

21. Los Robles Trail system, foothill access (35.0 miles)

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

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10.0 miles

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22. Triunfo Park Trail (35.3 miles)

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

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2.0 miles

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23. Gardens of the World (35.6 miles)

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

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1.0 miles

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24. Vincent Gap to Mount Baden-Powell (35.7 miles)

One of the highest peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains, tremendous views, fascinating trees and a good trail make this a most popular hike

Big Pines, California, United States

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8.0 miles

2800 ft

25. Vincent Gap to Prairie Fork (35.8 miles)

While this trip is a good one for fishermen, it is also rewarding for the general hiker

Big Pines, California, United States

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Intermediate

8.8 miles

2000 ft