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Local Hikes Around Wrightwood

Michael Hepburn's video of the hike to the old mine, a local favorite due to its views and its history.
Hike the Angeles Forest! Each trail given below shows difficulty level, distance, and elevation gain. To get more specific advice and directions, talk to the experts at Mountain Hardware or stop in Grassy Hollow Nature Center or the ranger station (limited hours). You can also get your pass to park in the forest from these places.

Rattlesnake Trail to Mt. Wilson
Moderate
 4.5 mi.
 2,600 ft.

Buckhorn to Cooper Canyon & Littlerock Creek
Moderate
 2.2 mi.
 900 ft

Eagles Roost to Littlerock Creek
Moderate
 7 mi. round trip
 1,100 ft.

Chilao to Devil's Canyon
Moderate/Strenuous
 7 mi. round trip
1,500 ft.

Charlton Flat to Vetter Mountain
Easy
 1.5 mi.
 400 ft.

Charlton Flat to Mt. Mooney & Devil's Peak
Easy
 1.5 mi. round trip
 250 ft.

Chilao to Mt. Hillyer via Horse Flats
Moderate
 3 mi.
 1,000 ft.

Three Points to Twin Peaks Saddle, Mt. Waterman & Buckhorn
Strenuous
 11.8 mi
 3,700 ft.

Buckhorn to Mt. Waterman
Moderate
 7 mi. round trip
 1,300 ft.

Islip Saddle to Mt. Williamson
Moderate
 5 mi. round trip
 1,600 ft.

Dawson Saddle to Throop Peak
Moderate
 4 mi. round trip
 1,200 ft.

Islip Saddle to Little Jimmy and Mt. Islip
Easy to Moderate
 6.1 mi. round trip
 1,250 ft.

Vincent Gap to Mt. Baden-Powell

Moderate to Strenuous
 8 mi. round trip
 2,800 ft.

Vincent Gap to Prairie Fork
Moderate
 8.8 mi. round trip
 2,000 ft.

Prairie Fork to Upper Fish Fork
Moderate
 8 mi. round trip
 1,000 ft.

Blue Ridge to Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy)
Strenuous
 10 mi. round trip
 3,000 ft.

Crystal Lake to Mt. Islip & Other Peaks
Moderate
 7.25 mi. round trip
 2,200 ft.

Crystal Lake to South Mt. Hawkins
Moderate
 10 mi. round trip
 2,800 ft.

Icehouse Canyon Trail
Moderate
 7.25 mi. round trip
 2,600 ft.

Baldy Notch to Mt. San Antonio
Moderate
 6.5 mi. round trip
 2,200 ft.
Picture
Inspiration Point along the Pacific Crest Trail
All text and photos copyright Barbara L. Strother. All rights reserved.
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