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    Best Hikes Near Los Angeles

    by Allen Riedel, Monique Del Riedel


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    • ISBN-13: 9780762746415
    • Publisher: Falcon Guides
    • Publication date: 07/05/2011
    • Series: Best Hikes Near Series
    • Edition description: First Edition
    • Pages: 256
    • Sales rank: 422,330
    • Product dimensions: 9.00(w) x 5.92(h) x 0.62(d)

    Allen Riedel is a photographer, journalist, author, and teacher. He writes an outdoor column for the Press Enterprise and has authored several hiking guides, including 100 Classic Hikes in Southern California, Best Hikes with Dogs in Southern California, and a number of Best Easy Day Hikes guides.

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments ix

    Introduction 1

    Weather 5

    Preparing for Your Hike 5

    Clothing, Shoes, Socks, and Gear 6

    Trail Regulations/Restrictions 8

    Leave No Trace 8

    Play It Safe 10

    How to Use This Guide 12

    Trail Finder 15

    Map Legend 18

    Wildwood Park 19

    1 Paradise Falls 21

    Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area 26

    2 La Jolla Valley Loop 28

    3 Mishe Mokwa 33

    4 The Grotto 39

    5 Backbone Trail-Malibu Springs 44

    6 Arroyo Sequit 48

    7 Nicholas Flat 53

    8 Charmlee Wilderness Park 58

    9 Paramount Ranch 63

    10 Calabasas Peak 69

    11 Temescal Gateway Park 74

    12 Will Rogers State Historic Park 79

    13 Franklin Canyon 83

    14 Wilacre Park 87

    15 Runyon Canyon 92

    16 Griffith Park 96

    Honorable Mentions

    A Satwiwa/Rancho Sierra Vista 102

    B Solstice Canyon 102

    Angeles National Forest 103

    17 Echo Mountain 105

    18 Rubio Canyon 110

    19 Eaton Canyon Falls 115

    20 Sturtevant Falls 120

    21 Monrovia Canyon Falls 125

    22 Twin Peaks 130

    23 Devils Chair 135

    24 Mount Hawkins 140

    25 Mount Lewis 146

    26 Mount Baden-Powell 150

    27 Big Horn Mine 156

    28 Dawson Peak 162

    29 Mount Baldy 168

    30 Timber Mountain 173

    31 Etiwanda Peak 178

    Honorable Mentions

    C Waterman Mountain 183

    D Mount Islip 183

    E Mount Williamson 184

    F Cooper Canyon Falls 184

    San Bernardino National Forest 185

    32 Heart Rock Falls 187

    33 Aspen Grove to Fish Creek 192

    34 Jepson Peak 197

    35 San Jacinto Peak 202

    36 Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 207

    37 Red Tahquitz 211

    38 Spitler Peak 217

    Honorable Mentions

    G Grays Peak 222

    H Cougar Crest/Bertha Peak 222

    I Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point 223

    J Fuller Ridge/Marion Mountain/Devil's Slide/Cactus to Clouds Trails to Mount San Jacinto 223

    K Suicide Rock 225

    Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve 226

    39 Santa Rosa Plateau Loop 228

    Cleveland National Forest 235

    40 Tenaja Falls 237

    41 ChiquitoTrail 241

    42 Holy Jim Falls 246

    Honorable Mentions

    L Santiago Peak 251

    M San Juan Loop Trail 251

    H Sitton Peak 252

    Palos Verdes Peninsula 253

    43 White Point 255

    44 Portuguese Bend 259

    45 Point Vicente 264

    Santa Catalina Island 268

    46 Avalon Canyon/Wrigley Gardens 270

    Hike Index 275

    About the Authors 276

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    Here are forty-six of the best hikes within a ninety-minute drive of downtown Los Angeles—from the chaparral-covered slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains to the lush alpine forests of the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Ranges, and several nature preserves that protect valuable ecosystems and wildlife around the southland. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from: • Paradise Falls• Mishe Mokwa• Paramount Ranch• Echo Mountain• Sturtevant Falls• Devils Chair Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you'll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it's suitable for families with kids); Green Tips and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area's array of wildlife.

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