There are many trails in the Angeles National Forest. Popular hikes in the Chantry Flats area take hikers to various pools and waterfalls. Bears are a common sight along the trail, so remember to be bear aware and recreate responsibly.
Category: Hiking
Inyo National Forest
This post features just some of the adventure that can be had in California's expansive Inyo National Forest. From the oldest trees to the highest peaks, there is much to be explored, with many options for camping.
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
Nestled in the Inyo National Forest not far from the California-Nevada border and the Eastern Sierras grow the ancient bristlecone pines. In the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, these Pinus longaeva trees grow in the harsh conditions, along with limber pines. The Great Basin bristlecones have stood the test of time and are some of the oldest trees on the planet, with many thought to date over 4000 years old, surviving for millennia in conditions most other plants can't. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is accessible via U.S. 395 to CA-168, with some narrow and slightly scary parts.
Henninger Flats Wildflowers and a Word of Caution
A follow up to our previous Henninger Flats post, this article features photos of spring wildflowers in bloom, along with safety tips for a good hike.
Henninger Flats
A nice hike at dusk, the Mt. Wilson Fire Road from the Pinecrest Gate takes us up a moderately strenuous hike to the Henninger Flats Campground, a nice spot for a snack and views of the San Gabriel Vallley below.
The Cranky Camper 