It's an enjoyable trail, or more like a neighborhood stroll to get your exercise in. It's not a…read moresuper charming park, but it's accessible if you're looking to have a quick workout. It is mostly paved walkways and a sandy road, for you to walk through. The trail itself is about 3.3 miles long, but honestly...only the first mile and a quarter is worth the walk. It is very dry or desert-like in the middle. There's not much to see in between that stretch. And your foot and knees will hurt walking on the paved walkways. There's also many cracks and raises along the path, so may be challenging for anyone with mobility or may need wheelchair access. Street parking mostly and as of the time of this post, the sidewalk entrance is closed, so just walk through the grass.

An easy 3.3 mile out and back trail in the city of Duarte. The trail is popular to bikers and dog…read morewalkers. I noticed all dogs are on leash, which is very good. The trail is separated from the busy street so its safe to walk around and enjoy the park. Lots of shaded walk way. Nice view of the mountains as well. Family friendly.

How fortunate we are to live close to truly a magical and extraordinary place! The moment you set…read morefoot on the trail, it's an eye awakening experience and you'll momentarily forget you're still in the Los Angeles County. Yes, the parking is a nightmare but it should be expected on a weekend so your best bet is to arrive early. We wanted to avoid the hassle of fighting over a parking spot so we paid $20 at the deli shop area. If it was anywhere else I wouldn't have paid that much but you guys should've seen the road. Carmageddon '19. There's two waterfalls within the canyon, the Hermit and Sturtevant. The Hermit falls is fairly the smaller one while the Sturtevant is more packed with people hanging around for an afternoon delight of packed lunches. The hike to both falls is enjoyable and tons of greenery to see, you'll also come across mild creeks in between the trails. But the absolute brutal part of this hike is the return back to your car. We're talking about a true form of evil inclining up a hill, vicious steps that seem to make no progress, but just as hard as it is .. the outcome is rewarding when you reach the top.

For a first hike in California, this turned out to be a really great one! The trail isn't too long…read moreand doesn't take too much skill to hike, which makes it a great afternoon trip out. There are a few nice views at the start but the rest of the trail was largely in the woods. And honestly? That's totally fine! It had great shade cover and helped make the whole thing feel peaceful.

Pops and I came early to the ANF-HQ to get our America the Beautiful Annual National Parks Pass, he…read moregot the Senior Lifetime Pass for when we do our leisurely National Park trips with him and I also renewed my America the Beautiful Annual Natl. Park Pass. You ask why have two if my father already has one; No. 1 - Pops being 87, there are some physical limitations and medical limitations on what he could do so he doesn't go with us all the time. The pass is non-transferable and requires the signatory to enter the Natl. Park (and yes, they do check for ID) No. 2 - It's the right thing to do to support not just ANF but the National Park service. The HQ open on the dot at 8 AM, the dude who helped us was quite efficient, we were in and out of there in no time! Select your desired Pass, Pay and you'll get your park pass immediately - there's no waiting time unlike ordering it online! (I believe it's between 3-5 business days) Easy-peasy-lemon-squezy, you can go on your merry way to enjoy your adventure the same day! Enjoy!

This review is of the HQ office. If you are coming for a pass make sure you call to confirm they…read morehave it in stock. I've come here twice to purchase on short notice when it's sold out at other retailers. Interior is very nice. If you buy an America the beautiful annual pass it is good until the end of the next same month the following year so best to buy at the beginning of a month. Only issue was when I went to do tap to pay it didn't work with my iPhone and I had to use my physical card

I've been on this trail a few times and really enjoy it. Only issue is there are some homeless…read morewalking around occasionally but they don't really bother you, although I would still be careful. Bring sunscreen and a nice bike and ride all the way to the Santa Fe Dam. Would recommend! Easy bike trail.

We've ridden our bicycles a few times here starting off from the Gold Line Duarte station. The…read moreroute is in good condition but what I do not like is the homeless trashy encampments that are an eyesore to what should be a nice clean safe environment. Another issue is there are hardly any places to pull over nearby that you can relax and eat, drink, or enjoy the cities business districts. They also lack signs at the cross streets you go under informing you where you are at, the cities could do better.

Amazing Hike but it's not for beginner hikers here!! Steep but rewarding!!!…read more I would say this is moderate to advanced-level hiking. This is our first time hiking at Bailey Canyon to Jones Peak. Bailey Canyon trail is located at the Bailey Canyon Park in Sierra Madre. We parked our car at the parking lot at around 8 in the morning. The parking lot is so small so make sure to get there early. (We got lucky and found a parking space). We were planning to hike to the "Old Foundation" because it was our first time to hike there so we didn't want to overdo it. This trail is considered a challenging route because it's a very steep and narrow climb all the way. We started from Bailey Canyon Park and passed the small reservoir before hiking uphill into the foothills. We saw the map and the "Old Foundation" should take about 2.2 miles but we hiked more than 2.8 miles and still didn't see the sign. We almost gave up and wanted to take our return route. Glad we saw and asked other hikers when they came back down and they told us that we passed the "Old Foundation" for a while and we had almost arrived at the Peak (Jones Peak) in less than 15 minutes. We were very surprised that we were close to the Peak so we got motivated again. The views were breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. The weather was so perfect. When we arrived at the Jones Peak, we saw the beautiful and colorful rocks in heart shape and gorgeous panoramic breathtaking views. We finally got to Jones Peak at 3375 feet!!!! The map said it's about a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sierra Madre and it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. I checked my Strava app (I forgot to wear my Apple Watch that day) and it shows that I hiked 6.7 miles and we finished our hike around noon so it took us about 4 hours. We were so proud of ourselves. Make sure that you bring plenty of water, and you can also bring trekking poles if you have them. They'll help on the steep slopes. (We didn't use trekking poles this time but I'll probably prepare it for next time)

This a nice, less crowded hike in the area. Although signs says beware of the Sun we found plenty…read moreof shady areas in the early part if the trail- plus a lovely,small stream. Also, the variety of plants, flowers, and beautiful vegetation made it more pleasing. Nice views, too. Worth checking out.

I love this trail! Close to home and the perfect challenge. I would say it's a moderate trail…read more There are some steep areas and uneven terrain that would make this difficult for little kids or brand-new hikers. I recommend wearing hiking boots to protect your ankles from not only the uneven terrain, but the spiky plants that like to grow onto the trails. I also recommend long pants and not shorts due to the foliage. Saw a rattlesnake once, so please be cautious, as you should in any outdoor environment.

After eating a vegetarian buffet at Hsi Lai Temple, I was ready to walk off those calories.I…read moresearched for nearby hiking trails, and this was the closest one that came up. So I decided to give it a try. The parking lot for the trail has about five or six spots, and I was lucky to grab the last one. There's also street parking available, I believe. Since it was a spontaneous hike, I didn't bring a water bottle. Iwas planning to hike for about an hour. The trail was beautiful and well-kept. After about an hour, I asked a hiker on her way back how much farther it was. She said probably another half hour. She noticed I didn't have a water bottle and suggested I turn back and bring one next time. I took her advice since it was about 80 degrees in the middle of the day. The funny thing is, it's only February. I'll probably come back to finish the trail next time -- with a water bottle. I'd recommend this trail -- just come prepared.

I did the trail counterclockwise. And that was by accident. Usually I like to do the steepest part…read moreon the outbound leg. In the end, I think I made the right decision. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, the only way to ascend going clockwise is to do so on your hands and knees. Coming down that stretch was pretty death-defying, although my hiking boots definitely proved their worth. Once you get off the main trail, most of the ascent and descent is grown over. Wearing shorts, that meant getting some pretty serious bushwhacking. Although somehow I escaped without any cuts or bruises. Weather could not have been more perfect. High clouds, no direct sunlight, and a decent breeze. Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood, but it seems pretty safe. That said, there isn't much curbside parking. I am not one who enjoys an early morning hike. On a May afternoon I started around 1400 and finished around 1800. Perfect timing.

This trail was brutal especially for my older badminton friend who had to stop several times on the…read moreincline. Parking is on the street with limited space on Saturday morning! Looked like there were a few trails that branch off as you hike further in. Many people on this trail until you hit the last 1 mile to Jones Peak. The trail was very narrow; some areas can only fit 1-2 people so watch your steps! This was supposed to be a 5.3 mile loop, however we missed a turn and it ended up being 6.83 miles. We ended up at Bailey Canyon Park which was 0.75 miles away from where we parked. My friend was dead tired to walk that 0.75 miles so he called his wife to pick us up. Haha

Make sure to get there early! Fills up on weekends. Make sure you have an adventure pass, $5 for…read moreday pass at REI or whatever sporting store or borrow one for free from your library. We arrived at 6:30a on a Saturday and still ended up parking along the road about 0.4 miles away. Or (if available) valet for $20 with the shop. Has decent pit toilets and porta potties. It's a good starting point for Mt Wilson hiking loops (about 14 miles) or shorter trips to the nearby campgrounds or waterfalls.

Great place to experience several different hiking trails in the San Gabriel Mountains. I arrived…read morevery early on a weekday morning, so plenty of parking was available; however, supposed to be rough on weekends. Make sure you have an Adventure Pass! If not, one can be purchased at Adams Pack Station (but they don't open until 9 am?). Trails are well-maintained and there are many signs, keeping you from being lost. Well worth a visit!