transit accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
Altadena - Arroyo Seco
Brown Mtn Dam Waterfall, Gould Mesa, El Prieto Canyon
⁌ 6 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
Take transit to Lincoln Av/Altadena Dr. Walk .3 mi west on Altadena to the trailhead.
Info
Water and toilet are at Loma Alta Park on Lincoln .25 mile north of the bus stop. A coffee shop and diner are at the bus stop. Water is on the Gabrielino trail .8 mile from the trailhead, and a toilet 2 miles from the trailhead at Gould Mesa. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Alternate route to Arroyo Seco (weekdays)
Take transit to Oak Grove Dr/Foothill Bl.
The trail into the arroyo starts behind the welcome sign at the bus stop. Walk north and enter this pedestrian/equestrian gate between the stables and fire department. Follow along the JPL fence to the Explorer Rd bridge. Cross over the bridge to the Gabrielino Parallel trail.
Google walking directions are incorrect here - use the above directions or CalTopo map.
Info
Buses operate weekdays only and accept cash and TAP. Two Glendale routes serve this stop: route 33 is free; route 3 is free when boarding at Oak Grove/Foothill. [Glendale Transit] Pasadena route 53 serves this stop in early morning and late afternoon only. [Pasadena Transit] Water and toilet are in the park near the bus stop. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Trail guides
Altadena - Echo Mountain (CLOSED)
Mt Lowe, Inspiration Point, Rubio Canyon
⁌ 20 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
Take transit to Fair Oaks Av/Loma Alta Dr. Walk .7 mile east on Loma Alta to the trailhead.
Info
Water is on the trail 500 ft east of the gate. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Altadena - Millard Canyon
Millard Falls, Dawn Mine, Millard Camp
⁌ 50 minute steep uphill walk to trail ⁍
Trails opened Jan 7. Chaney Trail road is closed to vehicles.
How to get there
Take Metro 660 to Fair Oaks Av/Wapello Dr. Walk .3 mile west on Loma Alta, turn right at Chaney Trail. Walk .6 mile up Chaney to the trail, or continue on the road to Mt Lowe Motorway.
Google directions to bus stop (Google won't give walking directions on Loma Alta. Use the directions above or CalTopo map)
Info
Chaney Trail is a 600-foot ascent from Loma Alta. You'll hate it, but it'll be worth it. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
