What a hidden gem! A shady (in the good sense) trail with…read morestream access. Our dogs were in heaven and they delighted the children also playing in the stream watching them swim. It's just a few step from the parking so it's easy for a quick commune with nature. Very refreshing, even in this summer heat. A word of caution, even if you wear water shoes, the rocks can be slippery. I took a spill going over a log. The water was deeper than I thought on the other side. It was a soggy drive home, but refreshing.

I really enjoy this trail. There is plenty of shade throughout most parts of the trail. You can…read morebring your horse and dogs as well. Plenty of people at the trail at different times of the day. They also have a couple of Pokémon stops if you play.

The Drucker Hiking Club did this hike on 9/2/2010. You have to park at the RV park and pay a $2…read morefee but the people there are VERY nice and obliging. The hike is downhill most of the way which makes for a very steep way back, not the way I normally like to hike, but VERY nice. It got very hike but we did leave at about 9 AM. We stopped at a waterfall on the way back on the left of the trail (left of the trail on the way back, right if you are still on the way down) which was very nice and cool.

My friend and I went hiking in Claremont and intended on doing the loop, but when we saw the sign…read moreleading to Potato Mountain, we decided to head up! I've only heard about this spot, but have never been so I was excited to explore. The hike is not shaded and has a steady incline, so I was grateful that it was overcast and cool most of the day. The trail is wide enough for a car to drive on, and no major rocky areas, so I would say that if you were reeeeeally ambitious and wanted to push a jogging stroller up and down, you probably could. There are occasional bikers that we passed, but otherwise just a few hikers doing this trail, much less than the number of people doing the loop, which I actually liked. With the exception of the ugly graffiti on the concrete thing at the top, we were rewarded with a beautiful view of the valley on one end, and snow capped mountains on the other end. It didn't take that long to summit ( I think it took us less than an hour each way), so if you have a couple hours for something a little more challenging than the loop, this is a good hike! Parking is available in the lot starting at $10 (Yikes!) on the weekends. Enjoy!

First time visitor There are not bathrooms anywhere…read more There are a few (3?) trash can / compost / recycle green bins at the start of the trail There is not a designated parking area if coming on MT Baldy RD, park after the last No Stopping Any time sign (will see Angeles Forest large sign) then can park on the side of the road and forward Be aware of oncoming traffic both directions when walking to the trail head Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunblock, water, snacks It is dog friendly but tough for stroller I think based on continual incline and gravel and rocky terrain Also note air may feel thinner as you start the trail so be mindful of your breathing and take rest stops Start of trail will be walking through shaded area with tree and can hear water and as continue the pathway make your descent up As you make your way further up, there will be part to turn left or go straight to the right, head to the left to continue upward - you'll see amazing clouds surrounding the mountain and the trail continuing You'll see a pathway that curves down the hill then back up, a right triangular metal sign will indicate going the right way and almost to the end of the trail. Other markers is seeing small forms of graffiti and the name Joey tagged on things Once on top, enjoy your accomplishment and then it's primarily a down hill return Enjoy Hydrate Limited cell service pending what part of the mountain on Enjoy the birds flowers rock formation little critters that pop In and out Would certainly return to try the other routes to potato mountain

+ Great hike. Exhilarating, breathtaking (literally and figuratively)…read more . The hike takes about 12 miles, 6-8 hours, and about 4100' elevation gain. + Good views of San Gabriel mountains and LA county. + There was one shared Cucamonga Peak sign at the summit to hold for photos. - Parking on a Saturday at 6am gets very crowded. Take heed. Arrive early or park a 1-2min walk down the street. - The only restrooms are the two at the trailhead. No hand sanitizers. Better than nothing. Tips: . Bring plenty snacks and +3L of water. . I recommend checking out HikingGuy's guide before you go: https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/los-angeles-hikes/cucamonga-peak-hike/ . And get a hiking parking pass ($5) to scratch off your visit date to keep on your dashboard.

Ontario Peak was my first peak hike ever, but Cucamonga solidified my love for hiking and my goal…read moreis to climb all the SoCal peaks. I hiked this in November 2024 and it was cold! However, the cloud coverage was absolutely breaktaking. I had never seen anything like it before. It is inspirational and captivating. Hiking poles recommended and slow and steady will always get the job done. I carpooled and we arrived early for parking. An adventure pass is required. Please go out there and create your own adventure.

"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May…read moreyour mountains rise into and above the clouds." --Edward Abbey Marshall Canyon has two different hikes. My hiking buddy, Ida, who introduced me to this area, took me on a sampler of both trails. The upper canyon is open, less shady, and winds through the hills. The clouds were low that morning and clung snugly to the rolling landscape and gave it a beautiful glow. The inclines were a good workout, but not terribly challenging. Bring a hat and sunscreen though, as there are not many shade trees along the way. The lower canyon is very shady, and meanders along an intermittent creek. It is lush, green, and tangibly cooler than the upper canyon. This was my favorite part of the hike, and a great place to take photos! Watch out for bees though... we had to reroute ourselves when we heard ominous buzzing sounds coming from all around. Parking is plentiful and easy to find. The trails and mile markers are clearly displayed and in good condition. Bring plenty of water, your SPF9000, and your camera; and have yourselves a wonderful adventure! .

Yesterday was my second time running/hiking through Marshall Canyon. I park at Oak Mesa park and…read morewalk towards the back you'll see and entrance and go right on Los Robles, right on via de Mansion and a left on Orangewood st you'll see the entrance to the trail to your left. This trail has a lot of shade, a few water crossing that can easily be jumped since there's not a lot of water. We share the trail with bikes and horses to be sure to keep an ear out. I would say this hike is moderate to hard depending on experience. This trail will connect you to the Claremont Loop, out and back is about 11 miles. Definitely a good trail to train in.

Nonvemnous hike, I survived :)…read more Rattlesnake peak is known to be "Baby Iron Mountain" and it certainly lives up to that reputation. As who doesn't love babies? Right? Lol, I love, love babies! From the gate, it's about a mile hike on a flat dirt road to the trailhead ...then get ready for an awesome climb and a bit of rock scrambling at the top! Hiking the loop, my iwatch clocked in at 11 miles with an elevation gain of 3,984ft. The descent, after the summit, is so so very overgrown (bleh). Make sure to wear long sleeves, pants as I was pretty scratched up on my slightly exposed areas, from trekking through all the brush. So many sharp yucca plants here too. Descent is sandy with areas that are pretty slippery -I had no shame in using my microspikes then. During this hike, you're exposed to the elements most of the time (not much shade) - so best to do this hike during winter or colder weather. Bring hat, sunscreen, sunnies (sunglasses), hiking poles, water and I wear gloves (to protect myself from the cold, sun and brush). Don't forget to share here on Yelp, your "witch-jump," "broomstick stick jump," at the summit, lol. I had enough energy to muster up a couple jumps for this photo at the peak ...and I have confidence that you will too. Happy adventuring to you !!! Stay safe and healthy (mind, body and soul) out there :)

Me and my group did this on Saturday (1/8/22). This can be enjoyable if you go in knowing that it…read morewill test you and not enjoyable if you are just looking to be in nature and for great views...there are much easier hikes that can provide you with that ****Warning***** I have hiked hundreds of times and I found this hike to be very difficult so only do this hike if you are prepared for this. It is considered to be the 2nd hardest hike in the Angeles National Forest...only Iron Mountain being harder and this hike is often called Baby Iron or Iron Mountain's Little Brother...there are longer hikes but because of the incline, terrain, etc...it doesn't get much harder in the LA area; Location- north of Azusa, take HWY 39 and turn R on East Fork Rd...the same way as you would go for the Bridge to Nowhere hike...but you make a left on Shoemaker Rd about a mile or two before; the parking lot is pretty big and since this hike is difficult and not a lot of people do it the parking is not croweded; you need an Adventure Pass displayed Trail- you hike for about 1.5 miles on a pretty wide fire road that has gradual incline that is pretty easy...keep an eye out to the left for the small trail that you will want to take...if you get to the first of two tunnels you have gone too far...from all the reviews I have read it is better to do the out and back and not the loop that would include the tunnels since beyond the tunnels the trail is overgrown and not enjoyable; after you take the small trail to the left the next 3 miles will be very slow going with really steep rocky sections and some ups and downs where the dirt is loose and it is easy to slip and fall and this is especially true when coming back down. There will be some false summits and just some areas of up and down that will really slow the pace down. The trail is exposed and because it is so hard it would be wise to pick the right time of year and weather conditions and of course to start the hike at a good time (EARLY) Peak- the views at the peak are really good since you have views to the south looking toward the nearby cities, to the west and Mt. Wilson, to the east and Iron Mtn and Baldy and to the north and Baden-Powell; there was the metal 39 martker and a box with hiking stickers on it but no wooden sign when we were there Difficulty- extremely strenuous Distance- about 8.5 miles Elevation Gain- about 4,300 ft Peak Elevation- about 5,800 ft Duration- there are some people who breeze through this in 5 hrs but I think most people will need about 7-10 hrs depending on how many breaks you take and how long you spend at the peak Tips- wear shoes with good grips (hiking or trail running shoes); wear layers for different weather conditions but also to stay covered up for the bushes and plants that you may bump up against; bring lots of water(3-4L), and trekking poles

This trail is moderately to challenging and definitely not for beginners, but it's absolutely worth…read morethe effort! We hiked about 9.5 miles round trip in approximately 6 hours. The trail is well-established but can be gravelly and rocky in some sections. The first mile follows a beautiful stream, with plenty of shade along the way. We continued climbing all the way to the saddle, then hiked another mile to Kelly Camp--and the views and scenery made it all worth it! Hiking tips: Bring plenty of water, snacks, bug spray, a hat, and walking sticks. The walking sticks helped tremendously with the uphill climbs and rocky terrain. Come with a happy attitude, take your time, enjoy the scenery, and have fun! Highly recommend!

Day after Christmas, a hiking buddy of mine figured the recent rainfall over the weekend was good…read morereason to visit Ice House Canyon. During the winter season, there is the added element of snow and icy roads. For some peace of mind, I brought a pair of crampons and gaiters. The hike started around 7:45am with a cool and crisp breeze. Best to keep cozy and layer up. First three or so miles were pretty similar to what you would expect during the summer, terrain-wise. The trail was fairly clean and clear with a few spots to climb up boulders or take a break near the river. One moment you pass through a cluster of trees surrounded by freshly fallen pinecones, and the next you are met with what seems strikingly like the same scree as the last. At a certain point though, the trail became icy and the air slightly chillier. Upon reaching the end of the saddle, there were a number of folks sipping from their thermos and playing with their pooch. After eating our packed lunch, we ventured further up towards Timber Mountain. It was here where patches of snow gradually became blankets as far as the eyes could see. With that said, crampons were unnecessary. The trail was no longer visible since we could not see the ground, so we kept heading up towards the trees till the sign "TIMBER MTN. ELEV. 8303" was within sight. We were greeted with a stunning view of snow-covered hills. There was also a little box of guestbooks to sign. We decided to take the Chapman trail back down. Whereas Ice House was more spread out, Chapman was more narrowly defined with more ups and downs. A few more areas looked like boulders worth a climb. Most of the manzanitas along the way were healthy and bushy with many of them bearing fruit. If you have the time, Chapman is easily the more scenic of the two and worth the extra mile and a half. In total, we hiked around 11 miles and enjoyed it immensely.

I went up/down to Hermit Falls on Thursday 8-27-20. Contrary to the icon and text on ggl maps, the…read moreSanta Anita Ave extension road to, parking lot at, and access roads and trails into the area are all OPEN. The trail is in pretty good shape, hasn't changed much since I started going in the early 90's, and the water seemed warmer than I remember. The top ten mins of road/trail is exposed, but you get down into the shady canyon canopy pretty quickly, and the overall 1.5 mile trip is short. I jumped from the high cliff ledge on the other side of the stream twice before my pos 'neakers came apart, then twice from the lower popular spot to retrieve the floating pieces lol. Cons include graffiti, trash, and occasional townie tuff types, but pluses like a fun hike, fresh swim, and bravado theater for balls of all sizes make up for that. There are two knotted/looped ropes down the rocks to the lower waterfalls for those who wanna go all the way down. Hermit's curious upstream brother Sturtevant is a taller waterfall and makes a better photo, but its pool is only about three feet deep, so there's little if any swimming, and absolutely no jumping. It would be nice if the a-holes who continually blast their nonsensical blight across the rocks had the common decency to pack out their cans instead of leaving them to slowly dance with the plastic bottles in the swirling eddies below the falls. Next time I go I'm gonna pack out a Hefty's worth of that chump detritus.

The trail is not open and will continue to be closed when Chantry Flats finally opens on Oct 1…read more Many of the trails up there are gone from the Bobcat Fire. Stick to open trails only, they are beautiful and worth the adventure. Search and rescue teams and the Forest Service advise the closure for safety and environmental concerns, not to kill your fun.