Join Latino Outdoors Los Angeles and American Hiking Society on a Hike in the San Gabriel Mountains in honor of National Trails Day! This hike is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, with a lot of shade and a waterfall at the end of the hike. We might even have the opportunity to see the loveliness of ladybugs on the PCT Trail!
- When: June 1st, 2019
- Trail: Burkhart Trail to Cooper Canyon Falls
- Angeles Crest Hwy, Pearblossom, CA 93552, USA
- Latitude: 34.343365 | Longitude: -117.921195
ITINERARY:
Carpooling is HIGHLY encouraged.
- 8:30am–9:00am -- Meet at the Chilao Visitor Center
- Address: Angeles Crest Hwy, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (From Interstate 210 in the city of La Canada, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive northeast 26.2 miles.)
OR
- 9:15am -- Meet LO @ Burkhart Trailhead to Cooper Canyon Falls
- Address: Angeles Crest Hwy, Pearblossom, CA 93552 (From Interstate 210 in the city of La Canada, exit at Angeles Crest Highway (Hwy 2) and drive northeast 33.9 miles-- Shortly after you pass the Mount Waterman Ski Area, enter the Buckhorn Campground on your left. Drive through the campground, following the signs for the Burkhart Trail.)
9:15am-11:30am - Hike Burkhart Trail to Cooper Canyon Falls
12:00pm – Return to Burkhart Trailhead/Parking Lot
ADVENTURE PASS PERMIT:
- Forest Adventure Pass Daily Pass — Costs $5 per day (CASH ONLY @ Trailhead)
- Forest Adventure Pass Annual Pass—Costs $30 Annually
***Find Where to Buy an Adventure Pass** https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410
HIKE DETAILS:
Distance: 3.1 miles (round-trip) Estimated time: 1.5 hours Elevation Gain: 638 ft Conditions: Cool/Shady
https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-cooper-canyon-falls
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
"Ten Essentials" (Map or compass, headlamp, sun protection, 1st Aid, Knife, matches, emergency shelter, extra food, extra water, extra clothes).
More info: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html
- Backpack for gear - 2 liters of water - Sunglasses - Sunblock - Hat - Lunch - Snacks! - First-aid kit - Jacket - Hiking shoes or closed toes shoes
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Layers - Long sleeved clothing made of light material - Pants
If you have any questions, post them below or contact: maricela@latinooutdoors.org.
