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Summary: This is a wonderful hike or bike ride for the entire family. The scenery is spectacular, the trail as good as it gets, with bathrooms and picnic tables along the trail. If you enjoy fly fishing, this is also a designated wild trout stream, with catch and release restrictions. The entire trail is within sight and sound of the lovely San Gabriel River, with trees shading almost the entire length of the trail. Just after a rainfall, small waterfalls abound on the left side of the trail. I enjoyed seeing almost a half dozen giant blue herons rising from the water like prehistoric birds with their giant wingspan. Watch the kids if they scramble along the creek, as I also saw a fat rattler on this hike as well. My destination on this hike was arbitrary (Glen Camp), but you can shorten the hike to suite your tastes (Note the scenery does get progressively nicer the further upstream you go). There are also 3 or 4 handicap fishing platforms along the trail. Trailhead: From Interstate 10 or the 210 freeway, exit on Azusa and head north 12 miles or so, paralleling the San Gabriel Dam on your right. Park on the left at the signed trail head, about a mile past Rincon Ranger station. Your trail is a paved road runs parallel to the stream on the left side of the water. (Lat:34.2415 Lon:-117.86855) Trail Guides for San Gabriel River - West Fork: Hike Los Angeles Volume 2 by Dennis Gagnon (Western Tanager Press) Trails of the Angles - 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels by John W. Robinson (Wilderness Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Angeles National Forest (626) 335-1251 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 6 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Adam on 7/3/2010 Hiked part way up Bear Creek Trail at mile one of the west fork trail. There were a lot of creek crossings that I wasn't prepared for and I decided to head back to West Fork. The rest of West Fork was quite scenic and not too crowded given it was a holiday weekend.
Reviewed by James on 6/13/2010 Reopened about 2 weeks ago. Waterfalls very nice. Spotted Tiger Lilies several times - not seen elsewhere I've hiked. Glen Camp is nice with picnic tables, barbeques, modern outhouse. One tent there on Friday.
Reviewed by mg on 5/16/2010 Trail is closed about 1/2 mile past bear creek. Too bad- the scenery was wonderful! Saw a bobcat crossing the road, and a multitude of birds, including orioles. Will come back when the trail is open. 
Reviewed by MA on 4/17/2010 Really enjoyed it, but all the reviews about idiots leaving trash/graffiti are spot on. I really can't understand why people do that. Bring extra trash bags when you go so that you can do all of us a favor and take some of it out (we did).
Reviewed by MJ on 4/17/2010 how bad did this area get burned last year? any body know?
Reviewed by kirk on 1/24/2010 a great place for a peaceful walk and some really great fishing too!
Reviewed by Karen on 8/9/2009 I did this hike over the weekend. It costs $5 to park and you need to pick up the pass before you head up the mountain. And Azusa turns into San Gabriel Canyon Road. Stay on that until you see the trail on the left. After I got about a mile up the trail I was completely alone except for ocassional bikes or rangers driving by. It was beautiful!
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/6/2009 This is a very nice trail to run. It's paved for six and a half miles, yet shady, scenic, and reasonably secluded. It is continuously uphill (and downhill as you return) but never steep. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Los Angeles County Hiking, Los Angeles County Trails, Los Angeles County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||