Highlights: Waterfall, Family Hike, Dog Hike

• Near: Monrovia, CA
• Distance: 1.5 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 550 ft.
• Hike Time: 1 hour
• Difficulty: 3/10
• Trail Condition: well maintained trail
• Trail head map: Click here for Google map
• Rating:

Summary:

This hike is not high in mileage, but nice just the same. Take the family and enjoy this 50 ft. waterfall. Try to come early in the morning to insure that you get a parking space. Otherwise you have to park your car down the hill about a mile away. The entrance fee is $5.00 as of this writing. Click here for the more information.

Trailhead:

From Los Angeles – 210 fwy (east) to Myrtle Av. (north) to E. Chestnut Av. (right)  to S. Canyon Bl. (left) to Monrovia Canyon Park Entrance to trailhead.

Monrovia Canyon Falls

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Highlights: Nice Waterfall, Family Hike, Dog Hike, Stream Crossings

• Near: Pasadena, CA
• Distance: 3.5 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 700 ft.
• Hike Time: 2 hours
• Difficulty: 5/10
• Trail Condition: well maintained trail
• Trail head map: Click here for Google map
• Rating:

Summary:

You will enjoy this hike with the family and dog. You won’t be lonely either since this is one of the most popular trails in this area. You will probably get wet since there are 9 stream crossings. Bring some lunch and enjoy the 35 ft. waterfall (seems higher).

Trailhead:

From Los Angeles – 210 fwy (east) to Altadena Av. (north) to Eaton Canyon Park to end of parking lot.

Eaton Canyon Trail

Eaton Canyon Stream Crossing

Eaton Canyon Falls

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Highlights: Wooded canyon, streams, waterfall, city view

• Near: Sierra Madre, CA
• Distance: 7 miles round trip
• Elevation Gain/Loss: 2400 ft.
• Hike Time: 3 hours
• Difficulty: 5/10
• Trail Condition: well maintained trail
• Trail head map: Click here for Google map
• Rating:

Summary:

The Bailey Canyon Trail is a nice stroll through a wooded canyon that has a small waterfall and stream with a great view of the city at the peak. It’s an easy drive to the trailhead with ample parking. This is a good training hike and a great chance to get the family out and about.

Trailhead:

From Los Angeles – 210 fwy (east) to Santa Anita Av. (north) to end of road.

Bailey Canyon Waterfall

Toyon Plant - Bailey Canyon

Jones Peak View

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