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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak

With hundreds of miles to explore, the San Gabriel Mountains offer ample opportunities for fun and adventure. One an early fall Saturday, we returned to Eaton Saddle to explore two new peaks: Mt. Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak.

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Jones Peak, revisited

On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson

In this post, the Cranky Campers hike the strenuous trail to the peak of Mt. Wilson, a familiar mountain with scientific, historic- and personal- significance.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson Trail to First Water and Orchard Camp

The San Gabriel Mountains has miles of hiking trails, with many opportunities for adventures. The Mt. Wilson Trail has several points of interest that make for fun stops up to Mt. Wilson or as hikes on their own.

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Hiking the Angeles: Inspiring Views at Inspiration Point

For a nice hike that offers up some challenging spots and good elevation gain but is also easily accessible from the Pasadena area, the Inspiration Point Interpretive Site is a great destination. This post routes the trail from Echo Mountain to Inspiration Point via the Castle Canyon Trail.