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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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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. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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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6.1 miles

1250 ft

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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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8.8 miles

2000 ft

17. Baldy Notch to Mount San Antonio (35.9 miles)

The crown jewel of the San Gabriel Mountains, majestic Mt. San Antonio towers over all other peaks in the range

Claremont , California, United States

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6.5 miles

2200 ft

18. Blue Ridge to Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy) (37.1 miles)

For a High Country trip encompassing the three highest peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains and the grandeur and adventure of high mountains, this trip is a winner

La Canada, California, United States

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10.0 miles

3000 ft

19. Icehouse Canyon Trail (37.4 miles)

This is all beautifully forested country, with fine views from all the peaks

Claremont , California, United States

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7.3 miles

2600 ft

20. Prairie Fork to Upper Fish Fork (38.2 miles)

The upper Fish Fork, a tributary of the East Fork of San Gabriel River, is one of the more wild and isolated areas of the Angeles National Forest

La Canada, California, United States

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8.0 miles

1000 ft

21. Big Sycamore Canyon (42.4 miles)

Easy one-way hike down the canyon to the beach, or a strenuous 16 mile hike there-and-back.

Camarillo, California, United States

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8.0 miles

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