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Wow Matt, that is pretty high up for a Rattler. Too funny. I agree...its not like they are "out to get you" they would rather send out a "rattle" warning and have you stay clear of them and they of you. I heard one in some bushes once when hiking "Holy Jim" in South OC....

Nice Rattler photos Richard! Did you see the snakes in the early AM? What time have you gone? I've yet to have seen even just one myself and have hiked that trail many times. Though probably not as many as you. ;-D

I haven't seen one...but I have heard others hiking early in the AM will come across them when its more quiet. Once more folks begin hiking the popular trails the snakes seem to seek somewhere more private to go hide. Its a great hike. I hope you'll go regardless and just be on the listen if you go ...

Somber reflection... Mountain as a sanctuary...I think its wonderful how when many of us hike in So Cal or anywhere in the US people who are total strangers of any ethnicity or religion are greeting each other on the trail and smiling as they pass by. I have never been threatened or feared for my li...

Thanks for the parking info guys. Good to come prepared for it just in case.

I've never hiked this trail. Sounds interesting. So I internet searched key words and found a warning on one hikers post regarding this mine: "Warning: Do not enter the mine. California mine dangers include falling through false floors, drowning, death by carbon monoxide, flash flooding, collap...

Hi there, A map is always a good idea, but its also helpful to "know before you go" on hikes. If you look up recent reports on www.localhikes.com using this link for the LA/Riverside/OC area: http://www.localhikes.com/MSA/MSA_4472.asp then you can see what the most recent trail conditions ...

Hey one other thought...It might feel hot in the city, but ... Just noticed Mt. Baldy is 40 degrees right now at 8:53pm and that is the lower elevation reading...around the town so hiking could be rather cool and windy. Keep that in mind...you'll get hot hiking but when you stop or get higher ...&qu...

Hi again, Sounds like a fun adventure to me. Be sure to post your adventure experience for us to hear about. May I suggest...Book lights are a good lamp substitute in a pinch. They clip on and bend in various directions. I have used one that I liked better than the cumbersome flashlight. Having two ...

I have taken photos on many of my hikes since that is a new hobby of mine. Being a former professional wedding videographer, I do frame photos well, but if they are the quality or style you would like I guess its up to you. I love many of my photos. I have photos of Sturtevant Falls area, Mt Baldy, ...

Once as I was walking in the neighborhood just outside the Monrovia Canyon Park, I saw a guy with a fancy camera snapping photos of something down below where the water from the falls finally makes its end point out of the park. There was a Bear (just like the photos show here) bathing in the water ...

I've been to your state a couple times in Autumn. Love the hiking then! But you are right, no really high peaks. My husband and I jokingly called your mountains "hills". I've hiked Mt. Baldy which is over 10,000 feet. Very scenic, lots of views but probably about a 2 1/2-3 hour drive from ...

Had a pretty unusual experience over the weekend that I thought might be of interest. Yes, I'll say. I enjoyed reading your post. I thought it was so funny to read the bear got into your car. Guess he was ready to adopt you. I hope for the best for the little guy's future... it was nice of you to t...

Was just there yesterday to take family to see the waterfall for an evening walk.

Happy Father's day to you and the rest of the gang here on SGMD Forum.

(BTW: Love the Sherpa reference. hee hee)

~Bonnie

That's a good list. Thanks for sharing. I really like hiking the "Mt Baldy" or "Mt San Antonio" peak via the ski lift (short cut) and then Devil's backbone trail. Its only 6.4 miles round trip but still quite a workout at this high elevation when you are gaining a couple thousand...

Would love to go but my husband's birthday party is that same day in the afternoon. Considering I also missed last summers concert series I will need to make a point to attend one of these. So glad to hear they are doing it again. I suppose bringing folding chairs in the trunk of the car would be a ...

FREE SCENIC RIDE LIFT TICKET TO BALDY NOTCH: I get these in my email from time to time. The website also has other deals to consider. But this is why I subscribe. This print at home ticket is only good through 2/15 so enjoy a break and a hike in the cooler weather and perhaps a nice lunch at Top of ...

I put down Monrovia, however I enjoy doing longer hikes these days. During the cooler weather usually Oct-May I get great exercise and usually that feeling of alone, out and back (but not too far away) by going to the "Upper Falls Trail" at "Fern Lodge Junction" on the way to &qu...

The very first place I ever hiked in the San Gabriel's was Monrovia Canyon Falls trail at Monrovia Canyon Park, Monrovia, CA: https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/1225944/IMG_5743.jpg Why I like it and why I also believe its a good starter hike: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/1224334/upper falls trail.jpg Breabonnie: My name is Bonnie Winberg and I live in Brea, CA. Age: 40's What kinda stuff you do: Hiking mostly and nature photography of my hikes. I'm on facebook. You can check out my photos there that I ...