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Summary: This is a fun hike with quite a bit of diversity. The hike starts out on Sunset Ridge, with great views of Millard Canyon and a 50 foot waterfall. The trail then drops sharply into a dark and heavily wooded canyon with an abandoned gold mine to add an interesting twist to the trek. The hike through the canyon has many lovely spots with gentle pools and small cascades. Bring along a camera. Note that the route show in the topo map was from the hike outlined in 101 Hikes in Southern California. Route finding was a little challenging, so hikers should make sure to have a map when hitting the trail. Trailhead: From Loma Alta Drive in Altadena, drive up the Chaney Trail (past a locked gate that opens at 6am) to the top of sunset ridge, where there's parking by the roadside. The trail starts east on the gated paved sunset Ridge fire road. (Lat:34.2148 Lon:-118.1477) Trail Guides for Millard Canyon - Dawn Mine: 101 Hikes in Southern California by Jerry Schad (Wilderness Press) Day Hikers Guide to Southern California by John McKinney (Olympus Press) Hike Los Angeles Volume 2 by Dennis Gagnon (Western Tanager Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring User Groups: Hikers, Dogs Ranger Contact: US Forest Service, 818-790-1151 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 13 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by BobC on 3/18/2012 Well, I stand corrected! Contrary to my last post, most of Millard Canyon is open, as Taylor said. So, from the Millard Campground to the falls and from the falls to the cabin above, it is closed. However from the Sunset Ridge Trail/road the hike to Millard Canyon and up to the mine is open. The fire has altered the terrain and the trail much. It has opened up a window to a waterfall that I never recall seeing from inside the canyon before. Lots of poison oak throughout. Beware of leaves of 3. Watch for the black arrows painted to assist in route finding. Nice to be able to get into the canyon again. Enjoy! 
Reviewed by BobC on 3/9/2012 Contrary to the last review, I just called the Angeles Nat Forest at 626-574-1613 and Millard is still closed until further notice.
Reviewed by Taylor on 10/30/2011 hey guys, great news the path in from sunset ridge fire road down into to millard canyon is open again. but from the campground to the mountain rescue cabin is still closed. also some one was nice of to blaze the trail with huge spray painted arrows on the boulders(that was sarcasm of course. to who ever did that, a roll of surveyors tape is cheaper than a can of paint, also is easier seen from father distance.) but other than that disappointment its was great as usual. 
Reviewed by lrf on 9/25/2011 path to waterfalls is fenced[ 6foot high] off and signs , closed , do not enter . snag area etc . alot trees falling ,rocks etc . according to signs area will be closed for up to another year at-least ,. sept / 25 /2100 
Reviewed by Lhn on 5/31/2011 Millard Canyon has been closed for several weeks, the trail starts at the campground however, the pathway has been washed out by flooding of the recent rain. We ended up taking the Brown Road trail when was the next trail that started near Millard Canyon. After a couple of hours some how we ended up next to JPL and we were in the city of Pasadena. We started in Altadena and after 8-10 miles we ended up in Pasadena. If you decide to go to Brown Road trail you might want to park one car on Altadena Dr and Lincoln then park the other car at Chaney Trails. All-in-all, the water falls, wild flowers, and the view was awesome.
Reviewed by Pat Bateman on 5/8/2011 The sign (the little brown sign at the trail head) still says "closed", but we went anyway. There isn't much of a trail, but as long as you follow the river (stay right at the first curve) you'll be fine. The MINE was cool. I crawled inside all the way (I do NOT recommend, btw), and crawled all the way back into where the underground waterfall is. If you stand at the front entrance to the mine, you can vaguely hear the waterfall. There are bats, crab-like insects, and scorpions inside, so I would not recommend doing this. I had a flashlight and hiking pants. Be careful on the slippery river rocks. My friend fell in twice!
Reviewed by Nicky on 5/8/2011 Just did this hike the other day and it was perfect! Amazing weather and nice workout for sure. The trail had a few touch spots and require some coordination however. I took sunset ridge up and came down the creek which was beautiful, recommend doing it this way and not going upstream. The mine was a little difficult to find, look for the wheel and poles sticking from the side of the mountain, it is up and to ur left if looking uphill.. I am going to defiantly do this one again!!
Reviewed by BobC on 3/27/2011 3-26-11-from the 2-23 post, I wasn't sure if Millard Canyon was indeed open. So, planned on taking Sunset Ridge on up. Millard is still closed. Not only from the normal trail beginning from Sunset Ridge, the trail that begins at the top/locked gate parking area but also from down below, the area below the popular waterfall. Lots of water in the stream. And, from Sunset Ridge you can see other waterfalls and see the water in Millard below. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
