A genuine ridge walk, with lots of short-and-steep up and downs, and sweeping views on all sides across the north-west corner of the San Gabriels.
Placerita Canyon to Wilson Saddle
Posted by Posted by Switzer’s picnic area to Arroyo Seco trail
Posted by Short, sweet, and quickly accessible from Pasadena.
Mount Baldy via Bear Canyon
Posted by The longer, steeper, less-frequented way up Baldy.
Mount Wilson: Newcomb Pass loop
Posted by Disappointing slog round the east side of Mount Wilson.
Eaton Canyon to Mount Lowe railway
Posted by A deserted trail through a secluded valley, with open tracks at either end.
Fern Truck Trail
Posted by 5-mile track loop with Altadena views.
Mount Williamson and Pleasant View Ridge
Posted by Rugged summit and ridge route with Mojave views, plus valley walking with streams for the second half.
PCT west from Mill Creek
Posted by A gentle 9-mile there-and-back ramble along the PCT with northerly views.
Baden-Powell from Islip Saddle
Posted by Glorious long PCT ridge route through the High Country to “North Baldy”, the range’s second highest peak.
