Sturtevant

Sturtevant is a moderate hike of about 4.9 miles in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Ranger District of Angeles National Forest in California, managed by the Forest Service. It is an out-and-back route that rises from a low point of about 3,137 feet to a high of about 5,682 feet, with an elevation gain of roughly 2,534 feet. The trail is natural-surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed, which makes it a flexible option for a range of visitors. The route sits within the Angeles National Forest, and it is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Wilson, about 2.2 miles away, show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 72°F, with only a few wet days in each month. Summer runs hotter, with August highs near 85°F. Spruce Grove campground is about 0.2 miles from the trail, and Hoegees campground is about a mile away. The Sturtevant Trail / Gabrielino Trail / Silver Moccasin Trail network starts within about a tenth of a mile, and the West Fork San Gabriel River offers paddling about 4.2 miles away.