Dawn Mine

Azucena Alvarado

Nice place just use sunset trail not the one that takes you to to Millard falls that's the wrong one. Once you are in Sunset trail if you find another trail don't take the one that goes up choose the one that goes down. If you go around the mine, not climbing, walking like 5 minutes there is another one

Azucena Alvarado

Beautiful place, you have to use the road and then Sunset trail. Don't use the one that goes to millard falls, that's the wrong one. When you are in the correct trail you have to walk like 2. There are two closed. One on the bottom one on the top. Don’t climb not worth it. Go around like 3-5 minutes and there is one that is open.

Zan Lee

One of my favorite hikes in LA. I would rate this as Moderate given the elevation change and rocky paths but it’s possible for all ages and skill levels. You get to hike through many different zones including goat paths on the side of the mountain, paved roads at the beginning, and multiple creek crossings and some minor boulder climbing. Parking is at the top of where you turn left to go down toward Millard Falls and there are only 6 spaces available so that area fills up quickly. We arrived @ 7:30AM and didn’t have any issues parking and didn’t encounter anyone until our hike back out. It’s easy to follow the path as it’s marked well. The first landmark you’ll see is a formerly used cabin as you descend down into the canyon and as you follow the canyon to the end you will see many old mining equipment and plumbing strewn near the creek you are walking parallel to. You have to cross the creek a few times but it’s only a few inches deep and there are rocks already placed for crossing. There are portions with pools deep enough to dunk in and even a section with 3 small pools with water slides into each pool. Something worth checking out when the weather is warmer. The mine at the end is underwhelming because it’s blocked off with steel bars and is very low to the ground and is flooded with water. I would say the walk to the mine is the best part not the destination. Overall a great hike with beautiful scenery and hiking with the sound of running water the whole time is a real treat.

James Horton

Great hike but will make you sweat if you do the full loop to the mine and Mt. Lowe railroad (1750' elevation change and 6 miles). The old mine is now boarded up with metal grate but the exploratory tunnel less than a quarter mile up is open. Did not try the secondary opening above the old mine.