The Top 20 Peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the San Gabriel Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the San Gabriel Mountains for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Mount San Antonio ("Mt. Baldy")
Highlight • Summit
Mount San Antonio is also called Mount Baldy because of its treeless summit. The summit is at 10,064 feet, or 3,068 meters. Mount San Antonia gets an average of 130 …
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Mount Lowe Railway Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
The summit of Echo Mountain has the ruins of what was a resort complex for the Mount Lowe Railway circa 1900. A cable car took visitors up from Pasadena below …
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Strawberry Peak
Highlight • Summit
Strawberry Peak can be reached from two directions: from the east via Lawlor Saddle and the moderate Strawberry Peak Trail or from the west via the so-called Firebreak. The Firebreak …
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Seven Trees Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
A steep trail leads straight up from the Brand Library to this peak with spectacular panoramic views of Glendale, the Los Angeles river valley and the LA basin, with Griffith …
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Baldy Bowl (Ski Hut) Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Baldy Bowl Trail, also known as the Ski Hut Trail, is the shortest route to the summit of Mt Baldy. Unfortunately, that short distance comes at the price of …
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Colby Canyon Trail
Highlight • Trail
Colby Canyon Trail is the shorter, but more challenging trail to summit Strawberry Peak instead of Strawberry Peak Trail (from Red Box Trailhead). You can hike via Josephine Peak or …
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Tongva Peak
Highlight • Summit
Tongva Peak stands at 2,656 feet and is a popular destination with hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers and gravel riders. There are radio towers at the top along with …
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View from Mount Lukens
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mount Lukens is the highest mountain within the vicinity of Los Angeles. It has become a popular destination for experienced and less experienced outdoors enthusiasts thanks to its accessibility. If …
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Devil's Backbone Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Devils Backbone Trail is one of the most popular trails to summit Mount San Antonio (Mt. Baldy). Unlike the other most popular trail, the Baldy Bowl, or Ski Hut, …
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Mount Baden-Powell
Highlight • Summit
Mount Baden-Powell is a popular peak in the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. At 9,406 feet (2.867 meters) it is the fourth highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. It was named …
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Verdugo Peak
Highlight • Summit
You can approach this 3,124-foot peak from several directions, but the multi-use Verdugo Motorway is the most common uphill option.
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