Amazing! Everyone was so kind and welcoming. It was a bit of uncertainty making my way to the top,…read morebut once the road ends and the parking lot begins you've arrived! Amazing experience. Thank you Primo and staff!

Today's the 4th of July & they are CLOSED. The entrance gate was locked when we got there! We…read morewaited around about 15 minutes before seeing another person trying to come out of the gate and could not. (Hope she didn't wait long for police to get there & let her) It would have been nice if the site didn't say open. Another hiker said that someone told her they didn't want anyone in the area just in case they wanted to set off fireworks. Hopefully, I can review it again and have a personal experience. But for now just wanted to make others aware that it's closed today.

Amazing Hike but it's not for beginner hikers here!! Steep but rewarding!!!…read more I would say this is moderate to advanced-level hiking. This is our first time hiking at Bailey Canyon to Jones Peak. Bailey Canyon trail is located at the Bailey Canyon Park in Sierra Madre. We parked our car at the parking lot at around 8 in the morning. The parking lot is so small so make sure to get there early. (We got lucky and found a parking space). We were planning to hike to the "Old Foundation" because it was our first time to hike there so we didn't want to overdo it. This trail is considered a challenging route because it's a very steep and narrow climb all the way. We started from Bailey Canyon Park and passed the small reservoir before hiking uphill into the foothills. We saw the map and the "Old Foundation" should take about 2.2 miles but we hiked more than 2.8 miles and still didn't see the sign. We almost gave up and wanted to take our return route. Glad we saw and asked other hikers when they came back down and they told us that we passed the "Old Foundation" for a while and we had almost arrived at the Peak (Jones Peak) in less than 15 minutes. We were very surprised that we were close to the Peak so we got motivated again. The views were breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. The weather was so perfect. When we arrived at the Jones Peak, we saw the beautiful and colorful rocks in heart shape and gorgeous panoramic breathtaking views. We finally got to Jones Peak at 3375 feet!!!! The map said it's about a 5.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sierra Madre and it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. I checked my Strava app (I forgot to wear my Apple Watch that day) and it shows that I hiked 6.7 miles and we finished our hike around noon so it took us about 4 hours. We were so proud of ourselves. Make sure that you bring plenty of water, and you can also bring trekking poles if you have them. They'll help on the steep slopes. (We didn't use trekking poles this time but I'll probably prepare it for next time)

This a nice, less crowded hike in the area. Although signs says beware of the Sun we found plenty…read moreof shady areas in the early part if the trail- plus a lovely,small stream. Also, the variety of plants, flowers, and beautiful vegetation made it more pleasing. Nice views, too. Worth checking out.

Worked on this trail recently with Bear Canyon Trail Crew and had a blast…read more The trail isn't that difficult with a few stream crossings with shallow water lines in February 2026. The trail has some decent shade in some areas, but a lot of exposed areas as well. This trail is secluded from the outside world compared to Chantry Flats and is a perfect day hike to get away from people. Highly recommend coming early to beat the heat and find parking. A day pass or an adventure pass is needed for parking. Beware of poison oak. There's a lot in this area. Would come back!

During a recent weekend backpacking trip with my son and his Boy Scout troop, I enjoyed our first…read morenight of camping at Hoegee's Camp on the Loop Trail. As posted in my other Chantry-esque reviews, I've hiked this area hundreds of times, but always with young kids or inexperienced hikers... thus, we end up at Sturtevant Falls instead of venturing into connected trails. This time, we arrived at the Chantry lot around 6 P.M., hung our Forest Adventure Passes on the rearview mirrors, and backpacked with headlamps into the local hills. At the bottom of the asphalt-paved trail from the parking lot-- just as soon as you cross the footbridge, the trail to Hoegee's branches off to your left. A slow but steady uphill climb saw us arrive at Hoegee's camp in the dark of night. Just a few other folks were availing themselves of campsites, so our group of about 15 made camp, and enjoyed a sack dinner. All trash and food was secured in bear cans (which we brought) and a bear box that was found in the middle of camp near the trail. Plenty of bears in the area at all times, so be bear aware. No, actually, you probably aren't very good at creating a bear hang, and you're doing it wrong. Use the bear box! Plenty of water rushing over the nearby spillway for late winter/early spring was a delightful sound as I fell asleep on my not-entirely flat camp spot selected in the dark. In the morning, we awoke with the morning light to a beautiful canopy of oak trees. After breakfast, we tore down camp quickly, and continued up the loop for Spruce Grove. This hike can be completed in a single day, to be sure... but if you want to stretch it into an overnighter, camping here is free for first-come, first-served folks. Do note that there are no restroom facilities at Hoegee's camp-- so you're going nature potty and/or digging a latrine. Please be sure to move far away from Winter Creek before digging your little hole... everyone downstream thanks you :) If you're doing the day loop, there is a restroom at Spruce Grove, but no running water.

+ Mt Zion Trail is a great hike. Good amounts of shade and opportunities to see animals throughout…read morethe trail. + I encountered a family of deer during my ascent, and a big bear during my descent! Both the bear and I were startled by each other. The bear quickly scampered away, thankfully. I didn't have to be the one to choose fight or flight. + A good next-door alternative to the burned down Mt Wilson Trail. + Nice thing about this hiking area is there's a restaurant both at the base (Adams Pack Station) and at the alternative summit (Cosmic Café at the end of Mt Wilson Trail). . Chantry Flat has a decent parking lot size. I found a spot right away at 10am, likely because it was a hot weekday. - The trail's often overrun with flies. Two flew in my mouth during my hike. Tasted bitter. Managed to spit them out. - Restrooms lacking amenities and in need of repair. No hand-washing sink or hand sanitizer available. - Required parking pass ($5/day). - No registry at the summit. Still decent view of Pasadena though.

I've tried to come here on 2 separate occasions years apart from each other and the drive up to the…read moretrail head has been closed on both occasions. Does anyone know why? I can't find any information online which is pretty annoying because I drive an hour to get here and have been unable to hike the trail!

Make sure to get there early! Fills up on weekends. Make sure you have an adventure pass, $5 for…read moreday pass at REI or whatever sporting store or borrow one for free from your library. We arrived at 6:30a on a Saturday and still ended up parking along the road about 0.4 miles away. Or (if available) valet for $20 with the shop. Has decent pit toilets and porta potties. It's a good starting point for Mt Wilson hiking loops (about 14 miles) or shorter trips to the nearby campgrounds or waterfalls.

Come early if you want good parking. I recommend getting a day pass or the adventure pass before…read morearriving. The $5 day pass can be purchased at REI. We arrived around 8am and had to park down the hill, about a 10 min walk to the start of the trail. The hike to the waterfall took about 1 hour, or 2 hours round trip. If you're not fond of getting your shoes wet, this trail has four stream crossings. The rocks are slippery, so a hiking pole may come in handy. The trail has plenty of shade, which I love. It's a fairly easy hike for first timers. The area is very green and you can spot cabins along the trail.

I did the trail counterclockwise. And that was by accident. Usually I like to do the steepest part…read moreon the outbound leg. In the end, I think I made the right decision. As one of the other reviewers mentioned, the only way to ascend going clockwise is to do so on your hands and knees. Coming down that stretch was pretty death-defying, although my hiking boots definitely proved their worth. Once you get off the main trail, most of the ascent and descent is grown over. Wearing shorts, that meant getting some pretty serious bushwhacking. Although somehow I escaped without any cuts or bruises. Weather could not have been more perfect. High clouds, no direct sunlight, and a decent breeze. Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood, but it seems pretty safe. That said, there isn't much curbside parking. I am not one who enjoys an early morning hike. On a May afternoon I started around 1400 and finished around 1800. Perfect timing.

This trail was brutal especially for my older badminton friend who had to stop several times on the…read moreincline. Parking is on the street with limited space on Saturday morning! Looked like there were a few trails that branch off as you hike further in. Many people on this trail until you hit the last 1 mile to Jones Peak. The trail was very narrow; some areas can only fit 1-2 people so watch your steps! This was supposed to be a 5.3 mile loop, however we missed a turn and it ended up being 6.83 miles. We ended up at Bailey Canyon Park which was 0.75 miles away from where we parked. My friend was dead tired to walk that 0.75 miles so he called his wife to pick us up. Haha

Nice and beautiful park in city of arcadia…read more Some of the hiking trails were very organized

Love coming here when I need a break from the real world. Its a great park with some basic trails…read moreand steps with beautiful views and scenery. I just saw a deer here this week when I came for a moment of relaxation. They have bathrooms, a mini-museum and a huge campground "theater" where you can perform, etc, as well as barbeques and lots of seating.

What's up: First time here! I didn't know about this place, but our group picked this place to have…read morea hiking event on this beautiful Saturday. Parking: Street parking on Cloverleaf Dr. We got there around 8 am and there were plenty of spots along the road to park. Environment: There are a handful of trails to choose from. The one that we went on had a bit of a steep incline and decline, but it led us to have nice views of the surrounding area. Since it rained recently, everything was so green and pretty! Our route eventually led us to the fire road which we then followed to exit at Highland Pl. We followed the streets back to where we originally parked on Cloverleaf Dr. There are no restrooms along the trail. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a nice hiking location and it wasn't too far from the city. You'll get nice views when you get to the top but there wasn't much shade along the trail.

Monrovia Hillside Preserve provides 1,416 acres and 4.5 miles of trails for the community, per the…read moreCity of Monrovia's website here: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/recreation/wilderness-preserve However, the City's website is woefully outdated since the Sleepy Hollow entrance has been blocked off and marked with "No Trespassing" signs. In addition, two other entrances are surrounded by "Residents Only" parking signs. The Ridgeside entrance is not marked at all and is only accessible via an easement at 873 Ridgeside Drive (stay on the pavement). I definitely get the vibe that the locals did not really support this preserve, unlike other Foothill neighborhoods such as Glendale and La Cañada that take great pride in preserving the beauty of their natural wildnerness areas. In addition, the Preserve is pockmarked by parcels of private lands. You will be walking along a trail and all of a sudden there's a sign advising you that you may not proceed because you will be on private land. Very disconcerting. Worst of all is the complete take-over of non-native plants. An invasive plant/native plan restoration program seems to be absolutely nonexistent here. This is all the sadder because the Preserve is home to a federally-endangered flowering plant. Lots of invasives, unfriendly neighbors and challenging parking are big problems; however, the land and views are stunning. Monrovia has a gem here but does not know what to do with it.