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San Gabriel Mountains
The Top 8 Gorges in the San Gabriel Mountains
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 8
to choose from in the San Gabriel Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the San Gabriel Mountains.
to choose from in the San Gabriel Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Marshall Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Marshall Canyon Trail is in La Verne, CA, starts at Oak Mesa Park and features 1,310 feet of climbing, reaching a max elevation of 2,424 feet. Known for its …
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Bridge to Nowhere
Highlight • Bridge
Deep in the San Gabriel Mountains lies this curious a 120 foot high concrete bridge leading literally to nowhere. It was constructed in 1936 over a gap of the carved …
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San Gabriel River East Fork Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is the trailhead to get to the "Bridge to Nowhere". It is a 10 mile roundtrip to hike there. You need a free Wilderness Permit to hike inside the …
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Devil's Chair
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Devil's Chair is located within the San Gabriel Mountains, considered one of the most breathtaking natural landmarks in the region.
From the viewpoint, you are afforded incredible views of the Devil's Punchbowl and the fascinating rock formations below.
From the viewpoint, you are afforded incredible views of the Devil's Punchbowl and the fascinating rock formations below.
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Dark Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Even though some parts of the trail are washed out and overgrown, Dark Canyon Trail is still doable. It passes beautiful wildflowers and offers spectacular views of the mountain rage …
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San Gabriel Canyon Road Scenic View
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The San Gabriel Canyon or otherwise known as Azusa Canyon road is a smooth paved road that winds through this historical canyon offering picturesque scenery of both the Morris and …
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Burt's Cut
Highlight • Mountain Pass
For centuries, the Tataviam people used the pass as a vital trade route through the Santa Clarita Valley. In 1842, the California Gold Rush ignited, turning the pass into a bustling thoroughfare for fortune seekers.
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San Gabriel Canyon Road and Reservoir Views
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
The San Gabriel Canyon or otherwise known as Azusa Canyon road is a smooth paved road that winds its way through this historical canyon offering picturesque scenery of both the …
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