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| | Good wilderness hiking trails in California are in abundance, and Heaton Flat Trail in Los Angeles County is one of them. Here in California trekking is an excellent way to spend some time. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, if you happen to be in Los Angeles County of California, Heaton Flat Trail is a great local wilderness trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Being 13.3 miles long; it's considered a longer hike. Different parts of Heaton Flat Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently |
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at different elevations. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. High temperatures at Heaton Flat Trail through the summer
| | are in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 60's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Heaton Flat Trail plunge into the 40's. Heaton Flat Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The wilderness hiking trails of the San Gabriel Mountains are a really glorious way to spend quality time in the fresh air. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest | |
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authorities before you head out. Every California wilderness hiking trail is worth trekking. The total elevation difference for Heaton Flat Trail is 3,275 feet which is higher than average. This wilderness hiking trail is a very long wilderness hiking trail having an average number
of uphill miles which makes this wilderness hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Backpacking here in California is a must. The amount of rainfall that falls at Heaton Flat Trail is in the neighborhood of the national average; February is the wettest
month with most rain while July is typically the driest month. Heaton Flat Trail is not very close to Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana at all, but when you spend some time backcountry backpacking here you will feel like a whole new person. This is one of many wilderness hiking
trails in the surrounding vicinity.
Briefly about the general area:
You feel that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Everybody loves Heaton Flat, and since you're here you have to have a look at Newman Point.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy
all the entertaining stuff in the San Gabriel Mountains. During your tour to Heaton Flat Trail you'll meet some people from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana for sure, and Heaton Flat Trail is right next door to Laurel Gulch which is beyond doubt worth checking out. Forked Spruce
Spring is a delightful local attraction, and a visit to Thompson Flat invigorates the soul. Visit Fish Fork while you're here at Heaton Flat Trail, and if you came to camp Eldoradoville Campground is a fine location to do that.
If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here
in the San Gabriel Mountains. Take a side tour to Iron Fork, and a good forest close by is San Dimas Experimental Forest. Put some time aside to spend at Fallen Leaf Spring while you're here at Heaton Flat Trail, and camping at Camp Williams Resort is always a great experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 34.258, Longitude -117.748
- - Directions and Road Map
Total hiking length = 13.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Total elevation difference: 3275 feet
Doubletree Hotel Claremont, Claremont
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8 miles away
The Doubletree Hotel Claremont nestled in the foothills of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains between Southern California*s dynamic Inland Empire and the Los Angeles Basin on Historic Route 66 is jus...
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Pomona
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9 miles away
The Rodeway Inn hotel is conveniently located on historic Route 66 in a quiet area of Pomona, overlooking Mount Baldy. The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants and supermarkets. Amenities i...
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User input for Heaton Flat Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, California, the metro area neareast to Heaton Flat Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Heaton Flat Trail, San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Heaton Flat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Heaton Flat Trail:
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Allison Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 1 miles away, 17 hiking miles, 5495 feet elevation difference |
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Fern Canyon Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 4 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference |
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Baldy Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 6 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 7055 feet elevation difference |
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Dawson Peak Trail, Los Angeles
County
, 7 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 3488 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 7,
County
, 7 miles away, 52.1 hiking miles, 7647 feet elevation difference |
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West Fork Trail, San Bernardino
County
, 8 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 927 feet elevation difference |
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Ontario Peak Trail, San Bernardino
County
, 9 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1159 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Heaton Flat Trail:
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Doubletree Hotel Claremont, Claremont
, 8 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Pomona
, 9 miles away |
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Hotel Casa 425, Claremont
, 9 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn Claremont, Claremont
, 10 miles away |
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Claremont Lodge, Claremont
, 10 miles away |
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