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    Indian Canyon

    3.8 (5 reviews)

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    Paolo H.

    Indian Canyon trailhead provides access to northern and southern sections of the Pacific Crest Trail located in Acton. The southern section of the trail winds its way deep into the Angeles National Forest. The "wild" northern section of the PCT is the more interesting of the two. It takes you on a 10-mile (there and back) hike that passes by some interesting rock formation and Indian caves. It eventually leads to the southern border of Vazquez Rocks located in Agua Dulce. To start, park your car at the Indian Canyon trailhead then you make your way across the street. Head north a short distance until you see signs for the PCT and a KOA camp. The trail initially makes its way through some dense trees and lush vegetation and then crosses some train tracks. From there the trail is pretty well marked. The most strenuous part of the hike is the initial incline up the mountainside. You'll eventually pass by some stone escarpments and an Indian cave as you head north in the direction of Vasquez Rocks. Nearby there do 2 different rock formations that have outcropping resembling a human face (this phenomenon is referred to as mimetoliths). To reach them you'll have to break off the PCT and travel west along Briggs Edison fire Rd. This road can also be accessed from Agua Dulce Canyon Rd although there is a locked gate at the entrance and signs indicating that it is a private residential road.

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    Cooper Canyon Falls

    Cooper Canyon Falls

    4.7
    (24 reviews)
    22.3 mi

    We did the loop on 12/30/22. There were patches of ice and snow. I wore microspikes for about a 1/3…read moreof the hike. We did the loop and the total mileage was 7 miles. The 2 people I did the hike with didn't have microspikes and they were fine. A lot of this area has been affected by the fires over the previous couple years. Since it is such a long, winding drive along Hwy 2 this trail is not very busy. Make sure to display your Adventure Pass parking permit. Because of the recent storms the waterfall had a good amount of water.

    This is a 3 mile (roundtrip) trail that takes you to a really cool waterfall that's located deep…read morewithin the San Gabriel Mountains. Tall trees provide shade throughout most of the trail. There are just the right amount of people on the trail where it is not too crowded and it's also not too secluded. What I wish I would have known before I went was that you can park right next to the trailhead. If you enter into Buckhorn Campgrounds you can drive right up to the trailhead parking lot. I didn't know this so I parked at the outer parking lot and had to walk a half a mile down the hill. The parking lot nearest the trailhead actually had less cars then the outer parking lot. The other thing is that the majority of the trail is really easy to follow. You just have to remember that when you get to the signage and junction that lists both Cooper Canyon Trail and Burkhart Trail be sure to keep going straight along the Burkhart Trail. The falls will be a little further down on your left. You will have to descend down to the canyon bottom, with the assistance of a rope, to reach the base of the falls. Kids can do it no problem. The waterfall empties into a pool of water that's about a foot deep. It's really cold and refreshing. The waterfall was really wide with a nice and strong flow. Be sure to bring your Adventure Pass. There's no cell service. There are bathroom but they were all locked probably due to Covid-related precautions.

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    Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness

    Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness

    3.0
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    5.8 mi

    This is not a campground. it turns out people have been coming here to camp, but it's just a dirt…read morelocked in the middle of the desert.

    Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness contains 26,839 acres of pristine California land reaching from the…read moremountains to the desert. I found out about it by accident while on the hunt for wildflowers; I entered the Wilderness from the west, via the Burkhart Trail next to Buckhorn Campground in the Angeles National Forest. This wilderness is home to several trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail and Islip Saddle, and offers some of the most stunning land I've ever seen. Please check your GPS before heading off into the wilderness; the directions on Yelp may not be 100% accurate. An actual paper map will be more accurate in this area; there is no service or signal. I parked in the Burkhart Trail parking lot and entered from there. Take your charged phone (you may still be able to call or text 911 in case of emergency),map and compass, snacks, water, and anything necessary to survive completely on your own. Look out for falling trees; this area burned not too long ago but seems to be recovering beautifully. You will be rewarded for your efforts by views of unspoiled lands, wildflowers, pine trees, waterfalls and wildlife. Absolutely stunning. Protect your wilderness by leaving no trace; pack it in and pack it out https://lnt.org/ Let someone know when you are going; folks have been lost in the area. Stay safe and enjoy this spectacular experience.

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    Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness
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    Indian Canyon - hiking - Updated June 2026

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