LA Transit to Trails
Transit-accessible hiking areas near Los Angeles
Pasadena - Arroyo Seco
Brown Mtn Dam Waterfall, Gould Mesa Camp
How to get there
Take transit to Lincoln Av/Altadena Dr. (google map)
Walk .3 mile west on Altadena to trailhead. (street view)
Info
Bus 662's destination sign reads "NB Lincoln" or "Clockwise".
Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Nearest water and toilet are at Alta Loma Park, .25 mile north on Lincoln. There is also water on the trail 1 mile from the trailhead. A shop for drinks and snacks is at the bus stop.
Glendale Shortcut (Weekdays only)
Take transit to Oak Grove Dr/Foothill Bl. (google map)
The 1 mile trail to the Arroyo is behind the welcome sign at Oak Grove & Foothill. Walk north on the trail and enter this gate next to the stables. Follow along the JPL fence to the bridge. Pass under or over the bridge to the trail. (photo guide)
Info
Buses to La Cañada operate weekdays only.
Bus 33 and 34 are free. Bus 3 is free when boarding in La Cañada (your return trip). Bus 3 accepts cash and TAP.
Nearest water and toilet are in the park near the bus stop.
Pasadena - Eaton Canyon
Eaton Waterfall, Henninger Flats, Idlehour Camp
How to get there
Take transit to Altadena Dr/New York Dr. (google map)
Walk 1 block north on Altadena to Eaton Canyon Park (street view) then .3 mile east to the Nature Center trailhead.
Info
Metro Micro rideshare is available in this area.
Nearest water and toilet are at the trailhead. A shop for drinks and snacks is at the bus stop.
Pasadena - Lower Arroyo Seco
To the north trailhead
Take transit to Colorado Bl/ Orange Grove Bl. (google map)
Walk .1 mi north on Orange Grove, .1 mi west on Holly St, .4 mi south on Arroyo Bl to trailhead across from Westminster Dr. (street view)
Info
To the south trailhead
Take transit to Chestnut Av/Comet St. (google map)
Walk .2 mi NE on San Pascual Av. Turn right at Stoney Dr and pass under bridge. (street view)
Info
Use the same bus stop to return.
Nearest water and toilet are in the park near the bus stop.