Mountain biking in the San Gabriel Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Los Angeles County. To help you experience the best the …

Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Mt. Lowe East Trail & Middle Sam Merrill Trail — Altadena

26.0km

03:33

1,220m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Strawberry Peak loop via Josephine Peak Road — Angeles National Forest

24.8km

02:47

880m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lower Monroe Truck Trail — Glendora, California

22.3km

02:38

820m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Cherry Canyon and Cerro Negro loop — San Rafael Hills

6.46km

00:39

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stough Canyon and Verdugo Peak loop — Glendale

13.6km

01:40

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Eaton Saddle Shuttle Ride — Angeles National Forest

20.9km

01:58

290m

1,460m

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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7. Mount Hillyer Loop – Angeles National Forest

13.7km

01:20

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Towsley Canyon – Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

8.53km

00:59

310m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mt. Wilson Enduro Loop — Angeles National Forest

56.2km

07:11

2,170m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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10. Winter Creek loop from Chantrey Flats — Angeles National Forest

8.76km

01:07

420m

430m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the San Gabriel Mountains

1. Mt. Lowe East Trail & Middle Sam Merrill Trail — Altadena

2. Strawberry Peak loop via Josephine Peak Road — Angeles National Forest

3. Lower Monroe Truck Trail — Glendora, California

4. Cherry Canyon and Cerro Negro loop — San Rafael Hills

5. Stough Canyon and Verdugo Peak loop — Glendale

6. Eaton Saddle Shuttle Ride — Angeles National Forest

7. Mount Hillyer Loop – Angeles National Forest

8. Towsley Canyon – Santa Clarita Woodlands Park

9. Mt. Wilson Enduro Loop — Angeles National Forest

10. Winter Creek loop from Chantrey Flats — Angeles National Forest

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