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San Gabriel Mountains 

Shaped by the San Andres Fault, the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument extends east from Upper Sand Canyon to Telegraph Peak and contains the sheep Mountains Wilderness, the San Gabriel Wilderness, Pleasant View Ridge, and Magic Mountain. The highest point is the 10,064-foot Mt San Antonio aka Mt Baldy. Deep canyons and perennial streams provide crucial habitat for rare and unique wildlife, including the California condor, spotted owl, bighorn sheep, and 1,000-year-old limber pines.

Mt Baden-Powel 

Take a Hike this Independence Day on Mt Baden- Powell

An LA County gem, the peak of Mt Baden-Powell towers over the valley at 9,407 feet and is considered the 4^th or 5^th highest peak in the San Gabriel Range. 

Mt Baden-Powell was originally referred to as North Baldy Mountain but was renamed in 1931 in honor of Lord Baden-Powel who founded the Boy Scouts of America. 

The 40-switchback hike to the peak is not for the faint of heart at 8.25 miles with 2,834 feet of elevation gain. However, the trail is well-maintained and intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail and the Silver Moccasin Trail (a historic 53-mile route used primarily by the boy scouts) as it winds its way through Jeffrey pines and firs before giving way to a grove of high-altitude, 1500-year-old Limber Pines.

At the summit you will enjoy breath taking views of the Mojave Desert, Mt Baldy, and the deep trench of Mine Gulch and surrounding canyons. Take a minute to honor Lord Baden-Powell at the monument built in his honor by a group of boy scouts. 

Trailhead address: Angeles Crest Highway, Azusa, CA 91702

Trailhead coordinates: 34.372947, -117.752282 (34° 22′ 22.60″N 117° 45′ 08.21″W)

Welcome to Huttopia Paradise Springs! The newest glamping site in Southern California, Huttopia Paradise Springs is only 1.5 hours from central Los Angeles, lost in the heart of the Angeles National Forest. Come and cool off in this oasis in the middle of the mountains and desert, in a canyon with a flowing spring.

Set on over 150 acres and filled with history, this camp has been around since the 1920’s when some of Hollywood’s greatest names came to spend relaxing weekends. Enjoy the large spring water pool, Huttopia's on-site cafe-bistro open daily with homemade pizzas, French crepes, freshly made salads, and plenty of refreshing drinks.

Sleep under canvas in one of our 68 Huttopia wood and canvas accommodations. Our ready-to-camp tents are all equipped, some with private bathrooms, a small kitchenette, two bedrooms, and the possibility to sleep 5 people. The little ones can explore safely, swim in the creek, and watch the birds and fish in the pond.