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California
4.9 mi
Distance
3,198 ft
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Sturtevant
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Sturtevant Trail is a challenging ascent through the San Gabriel Mountains offering steep elevation gain over a relatively short distance. This trail climbs through chaparral and forest terrain, providing excellent conditioning for hikers seeking a strenuous workout with significant vertical relief. The route rewards effort with mountain views and access to the higher elevations of the San Gabriel range.
Zion Trail
~2 min drive
Moderate 3.72-mile Zion hike with 1,433 ft elevation gain and dramatic red rock views.
Sturtevant Loop
~2 min drive
Steep 1.67-mile loop with 899 ft gain in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Barley Flat Trail
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.6-mile foothill hike with 370 ft elevation gain.
Winter Creek (Lower)
~3 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with 925 ft gain through scenic riparian canyon.
Winter Creek (Upper)
~3 min drive
Steep 1.6-mile alpine creek hike with nearly 1,000 ft elevation gain.
Bear Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate 9-mile canyon hike with 1,075 ft elevation gain.
San Gabriel Peak
~7 min drive
Moderate 4.33-mile climb to San Gabriel Peak with 1,214 ft elevation gain.
Mt. Wilson
~3 min drive
Steep 1.8-mile alpine climb to Mt. Wilson Observatory with panoramic mountain views.
Colby Canyon
~12 min drive
Moderate 8.79-mile canyon hike with 2,742 ft elevation gain.
Merrill (Upper)
~7 min drive
Steep alpine climb with 1,648 ft gain over 3.4 miles.
