California hiking trails - Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County

   
  We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Gabrielino National Scenic Trail in Los Angeles County, California is a great place to go. California has plenty of good backcountry hiking trails, and one of these is Gabrielino National Scenic Trail in Los Angeles County. Backpacking in California is a perfect idea. There are so many hiking and backpacking trails in this region. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 6 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so do pack
    enough food to last the whole trip. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 3,843 feet which is higher than average. Gabrielino National Scenic Trail gets very little rain; the month with most of the rain is March; July is when it's the driest. Sometimes this wilderness
hiking trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Summer brings highs in the 90's to Gabrielino National Scenic Trail. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Gabrielino National Scenic Trail temperatures fall to the 30's. Gabrielino National Scenic Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different  
elevations. This is a two-ended hiking trail with two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. You'll have to go far from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana to get to Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, but what a great place for trekking it is. Trekking in California is such a magnificent thing to do. Each backcountry hiking trail in California has something unique to offer. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Trekking here in the San Gabriel Mountains is a really good way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. With its 39.8 miles of walking distance; it's a long backcountry hiking trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot.

Briefly about the general area:
If you fancy a little side journey, try Falls Canyon, and nearby you'll discover a wooded vicinity called Little Gleason Forestry Plantation.
These mountains rock, just check out all the enjoyable stuff to do in the San Gabriel Mountains. Gabrielino National Scenic Trail is a delightful place to camp, Devore Campground is a delightful place; a pleasant tour to Barley Flats is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Some close by water includes Trail Fork, and Sturtevant Falls is always fun to check out. Here at Gabrielino National Scenic Trail you'll in all probability meet some folks from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, and a short journey to Doe Spring is always worthwhile.
So many amusing things to do here at Gabrielino National Scenic Trail, too good to be true. Stay the night at Spruce Grove Campground, and why not take a little spree to Rush Creek while you're here. You absolutely ought to love the San Gabriel Mountains. Charlton Flat is a great location to stretch your legs a bit, and do schedule some time to have a look at Twomile Point if you have a chance.

Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 34.2211, Longitude -118.178
- - Directions and Road Map

Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 34.1833, Longitude -118.0189
- - Directions and Road Map


Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 19.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 9.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 days

Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 19.9 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 3 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 days
    Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 39.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 18 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 days

Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 39.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 18 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace: 6 days
Fast Hiking Pace: 4 days

Total elevation difference: 3843 feet


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These outdoors activities are available near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail.
 Trails Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail:
Santa Anita Trail, Los Angeles County , 2 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 2891 feet elevation difference
Valley Forge Trail, Los Angeles County , 3 miles away,  3.2 hiking miles, 1606 feet elevation difference
Winter Creek Trail, Los Angeles County , 3 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 2924 feet elevation difference
Upper Winter Creek Trail, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 3976 feet elevation difference
Mount Wilson Trail, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 4576 feet elevation difference
Idlehour Trail, Los Angeles County , 4 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2028 feet elevation difference
Condor Peak Riding and hiking Trail, Los Angeles County , 11 miles away,  8.6 hiking miles, 3552 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail:
Devore Campground, Los Angeles County, 1 miles away
Spruce Grove Campground, Los Angeles County, 3 miles away
Hoegee Campground, Los Angeles County, 3 miles away
Chilao Campground, Los Angeles County, 4 miles away
Idlehour Campground, Los Angeles County, 4 miles away
 Whitewater Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail:
Piru Creek, Ventura County County , 51 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Lake Piru to Santa Clara River)
Piru Creek, Los Angeles / Ventura County County , 53 miles away, Class IV - 15 miles long (Pyramid Lake to Lake Piru)
Sespe Creek, Ventura County County , 71 miles away, Class IV-V - 31.5 miles long (Lion Campground to Highway 126 bridge)
Santa Margarita River, San Diego County County , 75 miles away, Class IV(V) - 9 miles long (Murrieta Creek to Sandia Creek Road)
 National Parks Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail:
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Thousand Oaks - CA , 57 miles away
 Hotels Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail:
Days Inn Pasadena, Pasadena , 7 miles away
Santa Anita Inn, Arcadia , 7 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Pasadena/Arcadia, Arcadia , 7 miles away
Best Western Pasadena Royale, Pasadena , 7 miles away
Best Western Pasadena Inn, Pasadena , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Gabrielino National Scenic Trail
Cogswell Reservoir, Los Angeles County , 6 miles away
Eaton Canyon Reservoir, Los Angeles County , 6 miles away

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