There really is not a great deal here to "review." This particular stop along the roughly 38 mile…read moreSan Gabriel River trail is little more than a parking lot, a public restroom, and a drinking fountain. There are no parking fees, but unlike street parking on Encanto Pkwy. just west of Lario, there is a gate that is locked at 4:30 (sometimes later in summer, despite posted hours. There are probably hundreds of access points to the bike trail, which runs from Azusa Canyon to the north of Lario (connecting with highway 39 at the trail "turnaround") to Seal Beach (access to Pacific Coast Highway 1). Between those two ends are countless adventures, communities, natural wonders, urban development, homeless encampments, industrial areas... Really, it's something to see. There might be no better way to really get a sense of SoCal than riding the bike trail from mountains to sea on a Saturday. The Lario section is generally pretty clean, and more or less free of riff-raff. Occasional broken glass or graffiti scars the landscape, but there are also lovely views of the the San Gabriel Mountains, the riverbed chaparral with plants like prickly pear and cholla cactus, yucca, American holly, wild buckwheat, ironwood, and mule sage, to name a few. Rabbits, ground squirrels, gopher snakes, rattlesnakes, foxes, coyotes, and the rare bear or bobcat can be seen. Be sure to lock your car and keep chargers and other valuables out of sight. Have fun

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.

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

Visited this hiking trail in San Dimas with my wife, daughter, and some friends. It turned out to…read morebe a nice little spot for a hike. There was plenty of shaded parking, which was a plus, and everyone we met along the way was super friendly. Some hikers even gave us a heads-up about the possibility of mountain lions in the area. If you plan on hiking solo or with a toddler, be sure to have something to protect yourself, just in case, since mountain lions are known to stalk people. That said, hiking in a big group is generally safer, but it's still important to keep toddlers and young kids close.

I'm a photographer and took my client to take her maternity pics here and it was absolutely…read morestunning. My Instagram is CarliToctsPhotography if you want to see my work

Tunnels to nowhere. This is a good hike. For the days you wake up late. Want to come on a simple…read morewalk. The tunnels to nowhere is perfect for that. It has a good ascension, beautiful views, and two very nice historical tunnels.

I hiked this trail yesterday (12/20/20) and it will be a one and done for me...nothing interesting…read moreenough for me to come back to again. There are some things that I like about it and that would be that it is not crowded at all and it easy to find parking (Adventure Pass is required though). Also,there are some pretty good views of the surrounding mountains and the two tunnels are pretty cool. It is located just before the very popular Bridge to Nowhere hike and there are a couple spots where you can look down and view that trail below. This is basically the Road to Nowhere and it is wide and there will be two tunnels that you will pass through at about 1.5 and around 2.5 miles in with the first one having quite a bit of grafitti. This road is also where people start for the challenging Rattlesnake Peak hike and there is a small side trail to the left that people use a little over a mile after starting the hike on the road that people access to do that hike. We turned around after going through the 2nd tunnel and I think the "road" ends a little after that. My app that I was using to record the distance had trouble when I entered the tunnels so I don't know how long we hike but I would estimate about 5 miles total and it took us a little under 2 hours. This trail is not hard and there is minimal incline so it is good for the family and dog and young children or adults who are not in the greatest shape can handle it.

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.

There are actually a couple trails on this hill and all of them are marked diffrently, so you may…read morewander around a bit : ) You can park at the Dog Park and then walk around it to get to the entrance of a trail - it is clearly marked. The hike is quite easy (to moderate in a very few places) and it goes up a small hill giving you the panorama of Glendora and San Gabriel mountains on one side and of the San Gabriel Valley on the other. Some shady places where you'll pass under the trees, but mostly it is a lot of open space, so remember sunscreen. The Toyon Trail is a loop, and it will take you between 45 and 60 minutes depending on how fast you go. We saw plenty of poision oak, so beware!

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!

We stopped by this station to purchase our adventure pass and use the restroom before heading to…read morethe Azusa River wilderness Park. It is a must stop before heading up the hill. It is the cleanest restroom you are going to find. The people here were very nice and very helpful when purchasing our adventure pass. We were going to buy the day pass, but We ended up buying the yearly pass for $30 instead. They have a cute little sitting area outside.

Definitely a 4.25 star trail. From a 5 mile to a 10 mile long trail - for walks, jogs runs bikes,…read moreskating- etc for individuals to groups ... and family outings... the scenic views are gorgeous...inspiring. from low to higher elevation, the trails are clean and encouraging. The river flows can be heard and seen. As the trail advances up north, less and less people and homes can be seen or heard...Just nature... as a runner, I was drawn to the beauty of the sounds and scenery. Along the way, wooden gateways lined the trails, rest stops along the way and up to the turn around point. Only thing missing is restrooms but I can see why. Have fun enjoy. Parking can be done at the wilderness point ...Last stop by north or park along the roadway , along the housing track.