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California
4.3 mi
Distance
1,214 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Angeles National Forest
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
San Gabriel Peak
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San Gabriel Peak offers a rewarding moderate hike with over 1,200 feet of elevation gain across 4.33 miles of scenic terrain in the San Gabriel Mountains. This trail climbs steadily through chaparral and forest to reach the summit, providing expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The combination of distance and elevation gain makes this a solid workout for intermediate hikers seeking alpine vistas.
Tom Sloane
~2 min drive
Steep 3.66-mile climb with 1,372 ft elevation gain in California.
Mt Lowe (West)
~2 min drive
Steep 2.56-mile climb to Mt Lowe with 1,412 ft elevation gain.
Bear Canyon
~2 min drive
Moderate 9-mile canyon hike with 1,075 ft elevation gain.
Merrill (Upper)
~2 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 1,648 ft gain over 3.4 miles.
Echo Mtn
~4 min drive
Steep 1.71-mile climb to Echo Mountain with panoramic views.
Barley Flat Trail
~5 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile foothill hike with 370 ft elevation gain.
Dawn Mine Trail
~4 min drive
Moderate 4.2-mile hike with 1,673 ft gain to historic mine site.
Sunset Ridge
~5 min drive
Easy 0.2-mile walk with minimal elevation gain.
Colby Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.79-mile canyon hike with 2,742 ft elevation gain.
Sam Merrill (Middle)
~4 min drive
Moderate San Gabriel Mountains climb with steady elevation gain and basin views.