San Gabriel Mountains Grande Tour

TRs for the San Gabriel Mountains.
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cougarmagic
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On brisk morning, circa 1920 or so, I decided to take the old Model T for a spin into the mountains. I saw many wondrous things which I will now share with you, thanks to a new technology called photographic film.

The southern slope of these marvelous peaks contain many beauteous waterfalls. The astute will recognize Eaton Canyon and Millard Canyon.

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Rubio Canyon is often a scene of mishap, as foolhardy youths venture off trail.

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Others prefer mules and horses to transport themselves up the Arroyo Seco, and Dark Canyon.

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From thence one travels the Angeles Crest Highway, careful to navigate around treacherous rockfall.

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Many hours later, near the old Colby Camp, you spy "Red Box" in the distance, a safe place to store firefighting equipment.

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Nearby is Opid's Camp, a pleasant place to stop for a meal.

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One must be careful to avoid the wild animals!

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Here one glimpses the peaks of the High Country. Waterman, Islip, Twin Peaks, and perhaps Triplet Rocks.

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One may camp and explore the rocky traverses at Chilao.

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Ah, now we are in the pines!

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Mining is a popular pastime. The Big Horn Mine overlooks the San Gabriel River, Pine Mountain, and a canyon known as "Fish Fork Inaday."

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Mount Baldy of course is a delightful place for the serious mountaineer.

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Up, up, up the road we go!

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Ah, fresh (apparently chilly) mountain air at the Islip tunnels!

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Far below us is Crystal Lake, and The Mighty San Gabriel River.

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Thank you for sharing this delightful trip! For more olde-tyme photos, visit the USC Digital Archives. Please share what you find!

http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/search/co ... /index.htm
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Post by hvydrt »

Ah, fresh (apparently chilly) mountain air at the Islip tunnels
Nice!

Thanks for sharing, those pics are great.
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Post by AW~ »

Thanks cougarmagic!

Swizter chapel......I dont remember seeing this one before. Note: the trail up to the remains of the chapel is way past beginner level.
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Maiden Hair Falls in Rubio canyon that is currently buried under a pile of rocks
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Post by lilbitmo »

That's nice, thanks for sharing that CM - do you still have that "Hoody" and the convertible in the Islip Tunnel Picture - those are both rare to be seen in public anymore :wink:

Are you working on a research project or just ran across these and wanted to see more? Hoping others would post their's?

Thanks again - great stuff :D
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lilbitmo wrote: Are you working on a research project or just ran across these and wanted to see more?
I just stumbled on the site. I was looking for info on the cabins in the West Fork. I was having way too much fun (at work!) finding the pics. I do hope people search more and find others. I'm sure there are lots of Mount Wilson and Mt Lowe photos.
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Post by Hikin_Jim »

Apparently CM was not the first to head to the San Gabriels in heels. :lol:

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THOU HAST LIED! I haveth spied one 1957 Thunderbird! Thou art a time travelling assassin.
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Post by TracieB »

Really enjoyed that, Cougarmagic! Thanks for sharing!
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Very cool! Thank you for sharing
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