transit accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
Altadena - Arroyo Seco
Brown Mtn Dam Waterfall, Gould Mesa, El Prieto Canyon
⁌ 30 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
There is temporarily no bus service north of Woodbury Rd.
Take transit to Lincoln Av/Woodbury Rd, walk north on Lincoln and turn left at Ventura St to the trailhead. [street view]
(If using Metro Micro or other rideshare set your destination to the trailhead at 898 W Altadena Dr.)
Info
There are unlocked restrooms in McDonald's at the bus stop, and a grocery store a block north of the bus stop. There is water on the Gabrielino trail 1.3 miles from the trailhead and a toilet 2.5 miles from the trailhead at Gould Mesa. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Directions and Info updated July 2025
Alternative route to Arroyo Seco (weekdays)
Take transit to Oak Grove Dr/Foothill Bl.
The trail into the arroyo starts at the bus stop behind the welcome sign. 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 trail. (Google and other map apps may direct you to walk through JPL, which is not possible)
Info
Buses operate weekdays only. Two Glendale routes serve this stop: bus 33 is free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding at Oak Grove/Foothill. [Glendale Transit] Water and toilet are in the park near the bus stop. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Trail guides
Directions and Info updated July 2025
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/Wapello Dr. Walk .7 mile east on Loma Alta to the trailhead.
Info
Water is on the trail 500 ft east of the gate. Water and toilet are 3 blocks south of the gate at Farnsworth Park. (good news, everyone!) Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Altadena - Millard Canyon (CLOSED)
Millard Falls, Dawn Mine, Millard Camp
⁌ 15 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
Take transit to Lincoln Av/Altadena Dr. Walk .3 mile north on Lincoln; turn right at Loma Alta Drive. Continue about two blocks to the trailhead. [street view]
Info
Water and toilet are in Loma Alta Park .3 mile north of the bus stop. A convenience store is at the bus stop. Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
