Location: North central San Gabriel Mountains. From La Canada, take the Angeles Crest Highway (highway 2) northeast for a total of 28.4 miles. At Three
Category: Difficulty PG13
Challenging hikes that usually involve more than 1,000 feet of elevation gain, up to 10 miles, with steep stretches. Recommended for experienced hikers.
McGinty Mountain
McGinty Mountain Location: East of San Diego, near Alpine. Take Highway 94 east for 5.1 miles past the junction with Highway 125. Turn right onto
Bare Mountain via Southeast Ridge (Angeles National Forest)
Location: North central San Gabriel Mountains. From La Canada, take the Angeles Crest Highway (highway 2) northeast for a total of 28.4 miles. At Three
Gaviota Peak and Hot Springs
Location: Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara County. From Highway 101 (32 miles west of Santa Barbara and 8 miles south of Buellton) take exit 132
Hangman Tree Monument (Irvine Ranch)
Location: Orchard Hills staging area, Irvine. From the north, take either the 5 or 405 Freeways to Culver Drive. Head northeast for a total of
Monument/Arroyo Seco Loop (Cuyamaca Rancho State Park)
Location: Harvey Moore Trailhead, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, eastern San Diego County. From I-8, take the Highway 79 exit (40) and head north on Highway