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San Gabriel Mountains

San Gabriel Mountains

The best running trails in the San Gabriel Mountains

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Running in the San Gabriel Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the San Gabriel Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. Devil's Backbone Trail loop — San Gabriel Mountains

16.4km

02:55

1,190m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Bridge to Nowhere – Angeles National Forest

16.0km

01:51

400m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Towsley Canyon Loop Trail — Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

9.74km

01:23

410m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. South Fork River Trail — Santa Clarita, California

12.7km

01:19

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Los Pinetos Peak via Santa Clara Trail — Angeles National Forest

15.5km

01:53

640m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Placerita Canyon, Los Pinetos, & Viper Trail loop — Placerita Canyon State Park

11.8km

01:54

530m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Placerita Canyon Trail & Waterfall Trail — Placerita Canyon State Park

8.36km

01:07

250m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. De Campos Trail & Mission Point Trail loop — O'Melveny Park

8.24km

01:10

400m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. O'Melveny Park loop from Bee Canyon Creek — Los Angeles

7.22km

01:03

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Towsley Canyon Short Loop — Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

3.67km

00:29

120m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in the San Gabriel Mountains

1. Devil's Backbone Trail loop — San Gabriel Mountains

2. Bridge to Nowhere – Angeles National Forest

3. Towsley Canyon Loop Trail — Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

4. South Fork River Trail — Santa Clarita, California

5. Los Pinetos Peak via Santa Clara Trail — Angeles National Forest

6. Placerita Canyon, Los Pinetos, & Viper Trail loop — Placerita Canyon State Park

7. Placerita Canyon Trail & Waterfall Trail — Placerita Canyon State Park

8. De Campos Trail & Mission Point Trail loop — O'Melveny Park

9. O'Melveny Park loop from Bee Canyon Creek — Los Angeles

10. Towsley Canyon Short Loop — Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

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