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Eerie video of Angeles Crest Highway depicts Station Fire damage

A 'before photo' of the Angeles Crest Highway taken just a couple months ago The most popular road through the Angeles Forest, the Angeles Crest...
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Out-of-control wildfire threatens Mt. Wilson and trails

A pre-fire view of Los Angeles from Mt. Wilson In its fifth day, the Station Fire continues to threaten structures and wilderness in the San...
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Manker Flats Campground beneath Mt. Baldy

Manker Flats is the base camp for hikers attempting Mt. Baldy and backpackers going even further into the San Gabriels. Baldy can be done in a day,...
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Cooper Canyon Falls in the Angeles National Forest

Cooper Canyon Falls Cooper Canyon offers a relaxing summer waterfall for those staying at Buckhorn Campground or venturing into the Angeles National...
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Buckhorn Campground in the Angeles National Forest

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Buckhorn Canyon as seen from the Mt. Waterman Trail Need to get out of LA? Fresh air can be found camping within a hardy forest of pines and cedars....
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Hiking Mt. Waterman in the Angeles National Forest

The round summit of Mt. Waterman offers boulders to climb and views to enjoy. The 5.5-mile round-trip trail gradually ascends 1,300 feet, passing...
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Los Angeles hike directory

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There are so many trails to hike around Los Angeles that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Below is a list...
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Summit Mt. Baldy: The highest point in the San Gabriels

Mt. San Antonio, Mt, Baldy, Old Baldy, whatever you call this mountain, the trek to the summit is widely considered...
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Hiking the Devil's Backbone Trail to the summit of Mt. Baldy

The trail over the Devil's Backbone The Devil’s Backbone Trail offers spectacular views from an impressive ridge-top trail. The Backbone Trail...
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Hike to Baldy Notch or take the ski lift?

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A trip to Mt. Baldy should include a hike along the Devil’s Backbone. To do this, you will have to get to, or come down from, Baldy Notch....
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