Hike #1412
July 17, 2019
West Fork of the San Gabriel River
Hike, Bike, Run, Fish, Swim or whatever

Hike Leader: Mike Gessner

Meet at 9:00 am for start at 9:30 am

Please print your own hike descriptions and maps.  This will avoid the inconvenience and save costs to the hike leader.

Directions to Trailhead:  From the 210 Freeway go north on Route 39 about 11 1/2 miles above Azusa to mileage paddle 26.96.  Park in the West Fork parking area on the left.  An Adventure pass or Golden Age pass will be required for parking.

The Hike:  About 7 miles from the trailhead is Glen Canyon camp.  A faint trail to the left will take you to Glen Canyon Falls. This is a triple cascade falls and one the more spectacular when there has been a wet year.  The upper cascade is bit difficult to see.  At the end of  the trail one must scramble up the bank on the right and peer through the trees

Cogswell Dam is 8 miles from the trailhead, an easy trip if you bring a bike or a bit strenuous if you hike.

You can make this outing as easy or as difficult as you wish.  The adventurers can take a side trip up Bear Canyon.  One mile up the West Fork is the trail to Bear Canyon.  The Bear Canyon trail involves a few water crossings so expect to get your shoes wet.  There is a walk in campground up the canyon, which is an excellent place to have lunch and perhaps turn around.  Nearby are the remains of an old cabin.  Just some stone walls left
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The refreshments will be available from about 1:30 to 3:00 PM.  If you opt for a longer hike and don't get back until after 3:00 PM; gee, that's tough.  You'll also have to square it with your ride pool.

Trip data:
Distance:            1 to 16 miles, round trip
Elevation gain:    0 to 600 feet or whatever
Effort:                Extremely easy or hard.

Recommended Maps:
Los Angeles County and Vicinity:
Automobile Club, Angeles National Forest:
U S Forest Service, Glendora, Azusa: 7.5 minute Topographic
Google Earth Photo West Fork SGR - Bear Creek Hikes

2019-05-31