We left the parking lot at Inspiration Point and started westbound on the PCT when we hiked through one of the most beautiful aspen groves of the Angeles National Forest - in fact, the only aspen grove in this range!
We continued on the PCT and headed down into Jackson Flat to the other natural lake in the San Gabriels. It was incredible...
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We climbed out of Jackson Flat and headed down to Vincent Gap via PCT in the forested north side of Hwy 2. We saw quite a nice stand of cedar here.
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Put this trip on your calendar. It took us about 4 hours total hiking time. This part of the San Gabriel is most like the Sierra, I guarantee you'll enjoy it...