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Big Santa Anita Canyon

Monrovia, CA
818-790-1151
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Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Monrovia
Type: Biking Trails
Activities: Biking
Description: One of the most difficult trails in Southern California, peaking at the top of Mount Wilson and sinking through the Big Santa Anita Canyon.
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Cerritos, California
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165 reviews 165 reviews
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86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This review specifically for Gabrielino Trail to Sturtevant Falls. Very popular so emphasis on following: Go EARLY or try weekday; display Adventure Pass; bring water; expect to share falls with everyone! On weekends, Chantry Flats parking lot fills by 6:15am! Decent restrooms available in upper lot. If late, park along curved road inside lines, or expect a ticket. A dog... More

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Sierra Madre, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is a great place for a hike but due to its proximity to Pasadena, Glendale it can get packed on the weekends. Either get there real early or mid to late afternoon in the spring \ autumn months to enjoy a less crowed experience.

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Pasadena, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Although one gets hit up for the wonderful National Forest Adventure Pass fee, the hikes in Big Santa Anita Canyon are beautiful and cool, except on the hottest days of summer and fall. Sturtevant Falls is a 2 1/2 mile hike, first down and then moderately up. There is a beautiful pool under the falls in a wooded canyon. The... More

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Arcadia, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Right in the heart of the city, this is a beautiful, peaceful and easily accessible walk in the woods. Great for families too. So lovely.

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Diamond Bar, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012

There is a nice loop trail, it is about three to four miles long, but the trail has many trees make this trail very beautiful and easy to walk. the half of this trail is along side the creek, it is shade and cool during the summer time .

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012 via mobile

It is an awesome place for the whole family and animals my baby luna loved the water and the waterfall

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California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

always changing with the seasons; good trails, close to city but you'd never know it. Great get-away for anyone.

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La Habra, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

one of the perfect hikes.hike in shades of sycamore trees.colorful leaves all over.hike to sturvent fall.

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Los Angeles
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2008

Sturtevant Falls is located in Santa Anita CA and is a beautiful hike. You'll walk down and up instead of the usual hike up and down a mountain. Once you get deep inside, it feels like a real forest. The path varies from very wide to almost non-existent to stepping over stones on the creek. The end is the best:... More

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