![]() Heaton Flats Trail weaves up the east side of the canyon, passing through chaparral and some of the hike’s only shade. Turn right up Heaton Flats Trail, leaving East Fork Trail to begin climbing up the ridge. The trail camp is home to the hike’s only marked junction. After half a mile of level and slightly downhill hiking, the trail arrives at Heaton Flats Campground. ![]() Head north on the wide dirt service road 2N21, which parallels the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. Start as though you were hiking to the Bridge to Nowhere, leaving the large (and usually full) trailhead parking area at the end of Camp Bonita Road. On the other hand, those with endless amounts of time and energy can continue up the ridge to the summit of Iron Mountain for a 15-mile leg-busting adventure with 6,000 feet of elevation gain. Those with less time and energy may shorten the hike by venturing up the canyon wall only as far as the first saddle on the ridge for a 3.6-mile round trip hike with 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |