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San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

The best running trails in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

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Running in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument 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 San Gabriel Mountains National Monument—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 9, 2025

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1. Bridge to Nowhere – Angeles National Forest

16.0km

01:51

400m

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

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2. Windy Gap & Mount Islip – Angeles National Forest

11.6km

01:39

670m

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

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3. Wright Mountain via Pacific Crest Trail — Angeles National Forest

20.5km

02:47

630m

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

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4. Crystal Lake – Angeles National Forest

4.53km

00:32

110m

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

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5. Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout Tower – Angeles National Forest

5.17km

00:39

150m

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

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6. Smith Mountain – Angeles National Forest

10.8km

01:42

550m

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

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7. Red Box Gap loop from Tujunga

23.3km

03:16

870m

880m

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

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8. Strawberry Peak loop from Tujunga

11.3km

01:48

510m

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

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9. Devil's Chair loop from Phelan

11.9km

01:38

380m

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

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10. Pacifico Mountain loop from Big Pines

19.3km

02:40

660m

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

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The best running trails in San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

1. Bridge to Nowhere – Angeles National Forest

2. Windy Gap & Mount Islip – Angeles National Forest

3. Wright Mountain via Pacific Crest Trail — Angeles National Forest

4. Crystal Lake – Angeles National Forest

5. Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout Tower – Angeles National Forest

6. Smith Mountain – Angeles National Forest

7. Red Box Gap loop from Tujunga

8. Strawberry Peak loop from Tujunga

9. Devil's Chair loop from Phelan

10. Pacifico Mountain loop from Big Pines

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