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    Hikes/United States/California/Angeles National Forest

    Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike

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    Easy
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
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    12.2 km
    Elevation
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    286 m
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    The Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike is a great family-friendly excursion in Southern California that follows the Gabrielino Trail alongside Arroyo Seco. While out on the trail, you will traverse a mixture of quiet roads and walking paths, as you take in the beauty of this riverside setting within Angeles National Forest. This is an easy-going, intermediate-length trail that is great if you are looking to spend a few hours outdoors with the kids.

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    Route Description for Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike

    Easy to navigate and beautifully scenic, the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike is the perfect route near Los Angeles to explore if you want to spend a solid afternoon outdoors taking in the beauty of nature.

    Setting out from the trailhead, you will follow along Gould Mesa Road to the southeast, until you arrive at the Gould Mesa Campground. From here, you will turn right onto the Gabrielino Trail and follow it southeast along the edge of Arroyo Seco, a seasonal river that passes through the area.

    After crossing Elmersmith Bridge, you will continue to the southeast along the riverbank, before eventually arriving at the edge of the city near Ventura Street. From here, simply turn back along the trail to re-experience the scenery and make your way to the trailhead where you started.

    Getting to the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Angeles Crest Scenic Byway Hike can be found at the junction between CA-2 and Gould Mesa Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Gould Mesa

    • When to do

      Year-Round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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