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Artesian Springs Trail

Artesian Springs TrailPhoto: GSEC, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
8.1 mi
round trip
915 ft
climb
4,514 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

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Artesian Springs Trail is an 8.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District of Angeles National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route rises from a low point of 3,736 feet to a high of 4,514 feet, with a total elevation gain of 915 feet. It is a hard hike, and the trail surface is natural, so plan for a rougher walk than a smooth path. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August average highs near 88°F. The trail is open year-round. Bikes are allowed, so it works for riders as well as hikers. Lookout Trail lies about a mile away, and the 5N18 Fall Canyon Truck Trail and Rowher Trail are both within 3 miles. Climbers can find the East Face of the Elephant's Head (The Caves) about 3.6 miles off.

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