California hiking trails - Dawson Peak Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County

   
  There are plenty of trails in California; each one of them is worth trekking. Here in the good state of California trekking is something that is always fun to do. A lengthy trip separates Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana from Dawson Peak Trail, but it is a great hideaway from the city. From a precipitation point of view Dawson Peak Trail is a relatively normal site; during February this neighborhood sees the most rain; July is when it's the driest. Sometimes this wilderness hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and
    fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Some parts of Dawson Peak Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts
of it. Being 18 miles long; it's longer than many backpacking and hiking trails. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. California has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Backpacking and hiking trails are good and plentiful in California, and Dawson Peak Trail is one of them, and it's in Los Angeles County. This is one of many great outdoors trails in the surrounding area. Of course, this is an overnight hike, 2.5 days normally,  
so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the outdoors a bit, and Dawson Peak Trail in Los Angeles County, California is a great pick. The backcountry trails of the San Gabriel Mountains are a nice way to explore these summits. This is a one trailhead great outdoors hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 3,488 feet which is higher than average. The length of this backcountry trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough great outdoors trail for advanced hikers looking for a splendid challenge. Summertime at Dawson Peak Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 60's, and night lows in the 40's for Dawson Peak Trail.

Briefly about the general area:
Yeah, come here to Dawson Peak Trail for a glorious time. Camping is available at Manker Campground, and a short tour to San Antonio Falls is always worthwhile. If you came for an overnight stay Pauite Campground is a brilliant site to camp; don't forget to take a good little tour to Big Butch Wash.
Having a great time in the San Gabriel Mountains is simple. If you're visiting Dawson Peak Trail from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, you won't be the only one. Places like Bear Flat are splendid to stop at, and unsurprisingly, A spree to Dog Bone Canyon is always fun. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors cool things the San Gabriel Mountains has to offer. It's a good idea to check out Telegraph Wash, it's right next door to Dawson Peak Trail, and since you're here you have to visit Buck Point.
Manker Flat is a good location to stretch your legs a bit, and Columbine Spring is always fun to check out.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.3287, Longitude -117.6725
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Total in and out hiking length = 18 miles

Total climbing distance = 8.3 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 days

Fast Hiking Pace: 2 days

Total elevation difference: 3488 feet


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 Trails Near Dawson Peak Trail:
Pacific Crest Trail - section 7, County , 1 miles away, 52.1 hiking miles, 7647 feet elevation difference
Baldy Trail, Los Angeles County , 2 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 7055 feet elevation difference
Ontario Peak Trail, San Bernardino County , 5 miles away,  5 hiking miles, 1159 feet elevation difference
Allison Trail, Los Angeles County , 6 miles away,  17 hiking miles, 5495 feet elevation difference
Heaton Flat Trail, Los Angeles County , 7 miles away, 13.3 hiking miles, 3275 feet elevation difference
Fern Canyon Trail, Los Angeles County , 7 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference
West Fork Trail, San Bernardino County , 7 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 927 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Dawson Peak Trail:
Manker Campground, San Bernardino County, 3 miles away
Pauite Campground, San Bernardino County, 3 miles away
Crystal Lake - Angeles National Forest, Mt Baldy, 3 miles away
Crystal Lake Deer Flats Group - Angeles National Forest, Mt Baldy, 3 miles away
Table Mountain - Angeles National Forest, Mt Baldy, 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Dawson Peak Trail:
Mojave National Preserve, Barstow - CA , 54 miles away
 Hotels Near Dawson Peak Trail:
GuestHouse Inn and Stes Upland, Upland , 11 miles away
Best Western Cajon Pass, Phelan , 12 miles away
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Best Western Heritage Inn, Rancho Cucamonga , 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Dawson Peak Trail
Wright Lake, San Bernardino County , 3 miles away
Pacific Crest Reservoir, Los Angeles County , 5 miles away

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