After meandering along both sides of a ridgeline here the PCT crosses into the eastern flank of a canyon and begins a long back-and-forth down to the road below. A seasonal stream that has cut this canyon might be parallel but it is mostly dry.

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1. Pacific Crest Trail

5.16km

01:34

270m

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Hike an easy 3.2-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail in Angeles National Forest, gaining 900 feet with scenic canyon views.

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2. Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain

20.9km

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680m

Hike the challenging 13.0-mile Pacific Crest Trail to Grass Mountain for expansive views of the Antelope Valley and Mojave Desert.

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Location: Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Top of the switchbacks and canyon down to Lake Hughes Road

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