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Big Dalton Canyon Campground

4.2 (12 reviews)

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Ivan C.

We came here because we were just out for a Sunday drive, lo and behold we ended up list going up the mountain it had plenty of nice views going up and I love that it passes by to reservoirs. The only thing I didn't really like was thay there is absolutely no signal around there what so ever, guess it's a good place to get lost or drop a body

Teddy A.

With the Colby Fire taking out both Garcia Trail and Colby Trail, it has been a bummer not being able to go hiking locally. But man, I was excited to find this hidden gem called Mystic Canyon and Punk Out Trail through Instragram Feeds. The entrance to the trail is located on Big Dalton Canyon Road, approx .5miles east of Glendora Canyon Road as you head into Angeles Forest. When you enter the trail stay to the path on the left as it splits and it will quickly begin a steep climb for approx .25miles up (this portion reminds of the steepness of Garcia Trail). The next .75 miles up is a series of steady inclined switchbacks which is very manageable to jog and run. At about the 1mile mark, you meet the intersection of Poop Out Trail, Lower Monroe Trail and Mystic Trail. Here you can rest and enjoy a nice elevated view of Glendora and surrounding area. You still can get cell phone reception at this point and a handful of hikers and bikers are in this area, which seems to be the turn around point for most that I saw. But I choose to continue to climb up and took the Lower Monroe Trail to my right. Once again this a nice steady climb up, perfect for jogging or running. Within a .25 you will hit the Punk Out Trail Marker. That is the coolest trail name ever, isn't it? From there you can decide to go the steep route up the hill or stick to the left for a steady climb up. Past the Punk Out Trail marker, it is a lonely road, so do not go unprepared without enough water or running partner. This trail is not nearly as popular or crowded as Garcia Trail or Clairemont Wilderness Trails, but it offers a good, go between of the two trails.

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I didnt get to spend much time on the trails, but i enjoyed the campfire at the campgrounds

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