Hidden secret in our own backyard. Bests of all this is free until 10pm daily. Breath taking views…read moreof LA and my fav is the view of a former winery house that is a nature center (museum like with ac). Free parking for about 40 cars. Elevation is over 2700 feet. Able to park near homes but prepared to walk steep uphill. Clean bathrooms. Hiking here is the most popular so can get busy. Trails of all types for beginners, moderate and super hikers level. About 10 miles of hiking available. I love the scenic views of the city/LA. It can get really hot because there is very little shade. Plenty of picnic tables to rent. The ones closest to house is not rentable. Half of the tables are not in the shade. Small amphitheater is there too. Very safe if you visit alone. There are bears, snakes, coyote and small critters. Wilderness park named in honor of George Deukmejian, the 35th Governor of California. Has so much history. Former vineyard and winery. 1885-1890s: French immigrant and winemaker George Le Mesnager purchased acreage in Dunsmore canyon to plant extensive vineyards. The vineyard has 81 grapevines which have been planted since 2004 and are maintained by the Stone Barn Vineyard conservancy which is a part of the historical society of the Crescenta Valley. You can still purchase Stone Barn wine bottles of Chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, and white zin for $10-$20. City of Glendale purchased land to preserve it from developers. 2009 a severe wildfire swept through the terrain, though resilient landmarks like a historic 200-year-old oak tree survived. 2022 historic stone barn reopened to the public as the Stone Barn Nature Center. You can still see the gorgeous vineyards.

It's time to explore the unseen. Without further ado let's begin the adventure…read more Deukmejian Wilderness Park is a public park which occupies a rugged 709-acre site in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mts at the northernmost extremity of the City of Glendale. There are 10 trails throughout the park which varies in length, elevation and level of difficulty. They are as follows: Le Mesnager loop, Rim of the Valley, Dunsmore Canyon, Vineyard, Mummy Rock, Crescenta View, Cooks Canyon, Haines Canyon, Mt Lukens and Pickens Spur. Moreover, trails on the site provide spectacular views of the Crescenta Valley and the Los Angeles basin. I arrived early morning and decided to do the easy Dunsmore Canyon (elev gain 600 ft) is a mile long with extremely rocky trail; this canyon intersects with Crescenta View, Le Mesnager Loop, Mummy Rock and Vinyard trails. The view was amazing! Dogs are allowed as long as they're on a leash. Public bathroom is available. Parking lot is free albeit limited. Overall, it's a great park to go on a hiking adventure. I highly recommend you visit.

RE: There's another review for Rockhaven Sanitarium at:…read more https://yelp.to/ZIov0ej5Kbb We Are Friends of Rockhaven! Agnes Richards founded Rockhaven in 1923 after being a psychiatric nurse and witnessing the cruel treatment of women with mental illness. She made sure to call each and every patient a resident, and treat them with respect. The beautiful history of Rockhaven Sanitarium (or home for the Golden Age Stars) is the most vivid piece of history that's been forgotten by so many. My favorite actress Billie Burke (Glinda, the good witch), Mrs. Topper, and, well, just too many of her parts to list resided there until her death. Do you remember Elly May Clampett? She was played by Donna Douglas, who was also a resident at Rockhaven as was, Clark Gable's first wife, Marilyn Monroe's mother, Marion Rose of Vaudeville's Statler and Rose, Broadway's actress and producer, Peggy Fears; I'm just naming a few of the long list of golden age stars that have resided at Rockhaven. And, when you're enjoying the walk you can feel the glow they left behind. It's closed now due to the COVID pandemic but we're able to go once in a while to clean up a little and just 'be' in it's past. To relish in the feeling of just 'being' there, is amazing. You're able to touch all of the past around you! This is something I've seen only in LA and its surrounding areas. This type of museum interaction is priceless; it's like watching a golden oldie but, being right next to the star you admire(d) so very much. There's a group called Friends of Rockhaven that loves and cares so much for the Sanitarium; it's so heartwarming. One of the many protectors Joanna Linkchorst has allowed us to become one of the many friends of Rockhaven and contribute to its survival. It's been such a pleasure and an honor to help in any way we can and my sincere hope is that it won't be sold for demolition or forgotten. Thank you so much, Friends of Rockhaven for all you do!

This is such a gorgeous property with a lot of history - a real gem in the middle of Montrose. I…read morehope it can be rehabbed and turned into something historical and useful for the community. Definitely look into taking one of their free tours (donation optional at the end). Joanna and Mike are so knowledgeable and passionate about this place, it's really worth your time if you like history, architecture and are fascinated by mental health institutions of the past.

This is supposed to be a memorial of the great 1934 flood of Montrose. If you see houses that are…read moremade from rock it's most likely from the flood bringing down the rocks

New Year's Eve 1934 saw a deluge of rain in the Crescenta Valley area leading to an avalanche of…read moremud, boulders and debris from the mountains into the town below with disastrous and fatal results. Wildfires had left the hillsides bare and unable to absorb the torrent of water. Seeking shelter in the American Legion Post 288 at the corner of Rosemont and Fairway were 12 citizens, including Red Cross Volunteers, that were swept away by the torrent of mud as the mountainside collapsed. This monument marks the site of this tragic event. Listen to a survivor narrate her experience of the flood here: https://www.cvhistory.org/meetings/meetings.htm Listen to Woody Guthrie's song about the flood here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABsRDPl2m_k&ab_channel=MrVm73 More on the historical marker here: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=143027 A huge shout-out to the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley for placing this monument. Plenty of free parking on the street.

This lookout tower is quite visible from many vantage points along the maze of hiking/running…read moretrails in Glendale. There are a variety of options for trails that are moderate to difficult , from fire road to single track. The trails are great for hiking, running, and are dog friendly. Access points are found within several residential spots in the area and the Sports Complex.

I'm a fan of historic hikes, especially ones that feature old relics, so visiting this historic…read morelookout tower was right up my alley. Cerro Negro (formerly San Rafael) fire lookout tower was built in 1934. It was operational for 26 years until the county turned it over to the Glendale City Fire Department in 1960. Since then it has been used as a communications site. It's unfortunately not accessible to the public and can only be viewed from behind a chain link fence. Located near the tower is an old, nonfunctional, Chrysler Victory Air Raid Siren. I've read that it produced the loudest sound ever achieved by a siren, delivering 138 decibels, and that it could be heard 25 miles away. It was tested on the last Friday of every month at 10am up until 1985. It's an interesting piece of Cold War era history that, depressingly, is starting to have increasing relevance today. You can access the site a number of different ways. For quick access you can just drive to the end of Sugar Loaf Dr and walk a short distance. My recommended method would be to take the 4-mile roundtrip hike from Descanso Gardens. There's an easy-to-miss entrance off of Descanso Dr before you turn right into the park that takes you to Descanso Motorway. From there it's a moderately strenuous climb where you'll travel counterclockwise, encircling the park, along the ridgeline. After you make the semicircle you should be able to see the lookout in the distance. The path should be fairly obvious from there.

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Imagine that you have been magically transported to Bedford Falls and somehow have been cast as an…read moreextra in a deleted scene from "It's a Wonderful Life"': The Christmas Parade. And it's at the end when everyone is happy and loving and realizes what's really important in life. And the whole community comes out, with their families, to carry on the tradition and show their children what Christmas is truly about. This is the Montrose Christmas Parade. For me, it is hands down the best Christmas parade ever. Here's why: Santa Claus Flyover in a Helicopter: 5/5. Ho-ho-ho's float down from above and Santa can be seen waving hello to the crowds. Glendale DWP trucks decorated with miniature utility poles festooned with lights: 5/5. High school bands, middle school bands: 5/5. Crescenta Valley CIF Championship Football Team: 5/5. 14-0 season, baby!!!! Cub Scouts/Brownies/Boy Scouts/ Girl Scouts: 5/5 The Crowd: 5/5. Tons of little people experiencing their first parade, joy, families, guys all tatted up with chains hanging off their jeans telling their kids: "Look!". Friends of Rockhaven: A Moveable Feast: 5/5. As a member of Friends of Rockhaven (a non-profit dedicated to preserving the first mental health sanitarium run by women for women and known for its humane treatment of the mentally ill; Marilyn Monroe's mother was a resident, http://www.friendsofrockhaven.org/ http://www.cvhistory.org/rockhaven.htm), I was privileged to carry the banner for The Friends of Rockhaven's rolling feast on bicycle wheels, complete with flaming chandelier! What an experience. First time marching in a parade ever. So awesome. Mark your calendars for next year. It's always the first Saturday of December. Happy Holidays!

Bolton Hall Museum is small museum which has permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of…read moreRancho Tujunga. It is a historic American Craftsman-era stone building in Tujunga, Los Angeles, California. The museum is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Volunteer docents are available to answer questions. There is no admission fee albeit donation is accepted. They have interesting historical artifacts and documents. Street parking only. Overall, I enjoyed my short visit and its history.

Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga (currently open 1-4 pm Saturday and Sunday) preserves the meeting…read morehall of the Little Landers Society. Founded in the early 1900s, this group proposed giving each family a couple of acres of land to farm as part of the back-to-the-land movement. Several communities were founded on these principles, but by 1925, they were mostly abandoned. The building is made of local stone and beautifully maintained. Admission is free. Museum displays of local artifacts include items from the Tongva people living in the community that gave Tujunga its name (weren't they the original people living off the land, by the way?). I love visiting the tiny gift shop, which features cards, books, and artwork made by local artists. It's truly unique, and you'll be supporting a good cause. More information about the museum and events here: https://www.boltonhall.org/ Free street parking.

Hiking is a passion of mine which I truly enjoy. This is a trail that allows the flexibility of…read morebeginner to advanced workouts. For starters if you are into running, jogging or bike rides this trail is perfect. I enjoy the running aspect as I love a great workout. If you enjoy some chill time or a read this is a great spot as well. From enjoying a great sunrise or sunset this is a great spot.

Descanso trail is 3.1-mile loop trail in La Canada Flintridge, California near the Descanso…read moreGardens. Generally, it is considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. However, it took me 2.5 hours (out-and-back) because of multiple rest stops to enjoy the awesome view. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Overall, it's one of a nicest hiking spot in LA county.

First time ever hiking this place and went for a morning hike, was a very nice spot to hike and…read morerelax. The trail is preserved well along with all the plants and wildlife. The location is pretty empty as when I was hiking, I didn't see anyone else around when going pretty far into the trail, which made it peaceful and eerily quiet. There's only street parking available, so you have to hope there's some available nearby the trail or you have to park further down the street. Will for sure come back to hike this location again as it's a fairly easy hike.

The Rosemont Preserve consists of almost eight acres of preserved green space just north of La…read moreCrescenta. Through the efforts of the Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy, this land was saved from developers and is protected for wildlife and hikers alike. (Thank goodness for conservancies!) The preserve is not open to the public at the present time but open gate hours are scheduled on the weekends. If you sign up for the email list for Friends of the Rosemont preserve (rosemontfriends@gmail.com), you'll get updates on when the preserve is open and special programs including informational hikes and work days to maintain the preserve. And they made the news: http://www.latimes.com/tn-gnp-docents-give-children-an-understanding-of-nature-20131016-story.html Parking can be tough but is usually available at Two Strikes Park down the street on Rosemont: see directions here http://www.arroyosfoothills.org/rosemont-about/ Entrance is free. Bring water and sunscreen and a love of nature.