Icehouse Canyon Trail -> Chapman Trail Loop
A stunning loop hike in the Cucamonga Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 825 m
- Descent
- 825 m
Hiking in Angeles National Forest
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Hiking Routes in Angeles National Forest
PCT: Lake Hughes to Highway 138
Miles 485.7-517.6 of the northbound PCT: A highland traverse overlooking the Mojave, then a quick descent to face the desert.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 49 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
PCT: Agua Dulce to Lake Hughes
Miles 454.5-485.7 of the northbound PCT: Beginning California Section E, with meandering miles through the desert hills.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
PCT: Inspiration Point to Agua Dulce
Miles 342-369.4 of the northbound PCT: Tracing a line across the sky above Los Angeles.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 135 km
- Ascent
- 4.1 km
- Descent
- 5.6 km
PCT: Cajon Pass to Inspiration Point
Miles 342-369.4 of the northbound PCT: A long and waterless ascent into the San Gabriel Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 43 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 793 m
Cucamonga Peak
Uphill journey to a jaw-dropping view over San Bernardino Valley.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Hermit Falls
Small waterfalls and swimming holes tucked away in Big Santa Anita Canyon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 229 m
- Descent
- 229 m
Switzer Falls
Hike down a forested canyon to find multiple waterfalls and small swimming holes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 234 m
- Descent
- 234 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Angeles National Forest
17 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes in Los Angeles: Coastal, Suburban, and Epic Summits
12 routes · Hiking
Best Hikes for the Family in Los Angeles
9 routes · Hiking
Best Waterfalls and Swimming Holes near Los Angeles
10 routes · Hiking
The Best of LA's Hard Hikes
17 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
I-40 Itinerary: Rad Trail Runs for Your Next Road Trip
72 routes · Hiking