transit accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
La Cañada - Arroyo Seco
Brown Mtn Dam Waterfall, Gould Mesa, El Prieto Canyon
CLOSED Mon-Fri until November 27 - open weekends
⁌ trail is at the bus stop ⁍
How to get there (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.
See the Altadena page for weekend transit directions
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
La Cañada - Cherry Canyon
⁌ 8-30 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there
Weekends: Take transit to Verdugo Rd/Honolulu Av. Walk .8 mi east on Verdugo; turn right at Descanso Dr and walk 2 blocks to the trailhead.
Weekdays: Take transit to Foothill Bl/Alta Canyada Rd. Walk .4 mi south on Alta Canyada Rd/Descanso Dr to the trailhead.
Info
Three routes serve Foothill Bl: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit] Water, toilet and a cafe are at Descanso Gardens entrance plaza .2 mi SE of the trailhead (plaza is free to enter). Convenience stores are at each bus stop.
Trail guides
La Cañada - Earl Canyon
⁌ 30 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there (weekdays)
Take transit to Foothill Bl/Palm Dr. Walk .9 mile north on Palm, turn left at Jessen Dr then right at the unmarked road just past the bridge. [street view]
Info
There is no weekend bus service to this area. Three routes serve this area: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit]
Trail guides
La Cañada - Open Space
⁌ 2 minute walk to trail ⁍
How to get there (weekdays)
Take transit to Foothill Bl/Alta Canyada Rd. Walk 1 block east on Foothill then left on Indiana Av to the trailhead.
Info
There is no weekend bus service to this area. Three routes serve this area: bus 33 and 34 are free; bus 3 accepts cash and TAP and is free when boarding in La Cañada. [Glendale Transit] There is a convenience store at the bus stop.
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