Address: 2260 Pinecrest Dr, Altadena, CA 91001, USA
Phone: +16267940675
Karin Hassenrueck
Beautiful views, but hot during summer.
Richard Hawkins
This is a truly underrated place to hike. On a clear day you can see all the way to both the skyline of LA and even the ocean. The trails are an easy hike for the most part with some great scenery each turn of the way all the way to the top. Have been many times and will continue to go often.
Remer J
The campground is Very overgrown, unmaintained and there is trash EVERYWHERE. The restrooms are closed, there is no water and the ranger station is closed. There is word that beginning June 1 the campground will be closed indefinitely. This is a horrible travesty and shows mismanagement of National forest resources. The temporary Forest Supervisor Tom Torres needs to look into this. This place, in the front range has quite high traffic, is close-ish to the forest office in Arcadia and there’s no excuse for this resource to be in such poor repair.
Kevin Chen
Patience is key on this one but the end is a breezy reward. The elevation is gradual in most areas which is tolerable, with a handful of steep corner turns as you go up. Going down, watch your balance as the decline can get sharp as well. This is rated a 3.5 hour roundtrip hike for 7.3 miles long. It's possible to take this in less time. The top of this location is also a campsite though no one was there at the time. A rewarding breeze wafts under the shade of the tall trees around you as you enjoy the view down to the San Gabriel Valley. On the downhill back to the start, we found there was a shortcut that was more steep as well and less traveled but clearly marked as a path. If you need to get back to the urban, this is the route to take. Would also recommend just having some type of map (google or apple maps) on your phone to make sure you're heading the right way back to the start. And bring plenty of water and wear lots of sunscreen, a hat and/or sunglasses, and a towel too for the buckets of sweat as well.
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It is free to camp at the camp ground. No reservation needs.
It depends on the what the current fire level is. There was a ban on all fires a few months ago. The upper corner of this page will give you the current fire level: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/angeles/home
Yes they have several camp sites. Check in with the ranger station when you arrive. They are first come first serve.
Nope. Permanently no camping. No restrooms and they will be boarding up the outhouse.
There is no drinking water or any water at that. The toilets are out houses, it's just a hole.. lol. It's like real camping, it's really nice. You have to go and it see it. Take plenty of drinking water. 😊 let me know when you go I'll teach you the ropes.. 👍
There's no water as of right now but I've noticed signs of a project underway to bring potable water so hopefully soon there will be.
The Toll Road is not open to commercial vehicles only the Los Angeles Fire Department has access to it to bring firewood up to the campground and monitor for fire hazards. If you want to hike or camp you must park in one of the nearby neighborhoods and hike in on foot or bicycle.
Nope can't drive up. Some bike up
Not yet😢
No. Power lines are nearby and flying near causes a safety hazard.
No
Go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/losangelescounty/Home for reservations for hiking. You don't need reservations for camping, though the campground is closed right now
Kind of. It's on a decently maintained fire road. But it's a bit steep all the way up. It'd be doable, but a lot of work. The more I think about it the less I'd recommend it honestly.
There's always some. Even if not much. N yes u can. Most of the time it's just little kids or dogs that get in it
I don't know, there is water at the falls.
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No. There's no way to get there by car. You gotta park at the bottom in a nearby neighborhood and hike about 3 miles up on foot to get to the campground.
I've posted several photos showing the view from the flats but the lights from the city make it impossible to see any stars.
No electric, 2 dollar fee you pay and register in the Rangers office they have cold soda vender machine they close in the afternoon you can ask to charge your phone there but that's about it. Once its close your on your own.
Theres a waterfall with a pool of water at the bottom of the flats (just passed the trailhead) about 50 feet from the trail. Ive seen people swimming but i dont think theres fish in it.
You can park in the neighborhood on Pinecrest Drive. It's a short walk to the trailhead from there. Just be sure tonread the signs!
The entrance at the nature center closes around 6pm. The upper gate is closed at 8pm. The middle gate is always open. So you can go all day
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