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Monte Cristo

Oct–May
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  • At 3,615 ft
  • Los Angeles Gateway Ranger DistrictAngeles National Forest

Monte Cristo is a Forest Service campground in the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District of Angeles National Forest in California. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site has vault toilets. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Pearblossom weather station, about 16 miles away, show April highs near 75°F and October highs near 80°F, while July and August average around 98 to 99°F. Several trails start close by. Fall Creek Trail is about 2.3 miles away and Monte Cristo Trail about 2.5 miles. Alder Creek Trail is about 2.9 miles off. Climbers can head to the Angeles National Forest climbing area, roughly 3.9 miles away.

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    Monte Cristo

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    '49er Saloon

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 10 mi
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