don't realize how close these mountains are to LA. Or, a lot
of people don't realize how close LA is to these mountains.
Is there an echo in here? Thanks for sharing!
You are absolutely correct. The mountains are part of the range that circles the LA basin and an important climate barrier. If you hike in these mountains you will find absolute peacefulness and forget the city immediately. My personal piece of heaven.
i agree, SoCalHiker. Before moving to Washington State in 2006, I spent over 50 years hiking in the San Gabriels--climbing most all the peaks above 5000 ft. Notable exceptions are Ross, Iron Mtn., Rattlesnake, and Sugarloaf. I am continually amazed that this mountain haven and wilderness is just a few miles north of 20 million people!
lcarreau - Feb 10, 2008 7:32 pm - Voted 10/10
A lot of peopledon't realize how close these mountains are to LA. Or, a lot
of people don't realize how close LA is to these mountains.
Is there an echo in here? Thanks for sharing!
SoCalHiker - Feb 10, 2008 9:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A lot of peopleYou are absolutely correct. The mountains are part of the range that circles the LA basin and an important climate barrier. If you hike in these mountains you will find absolute peacefulness and forget the city immediately. My personal piece of heaven.
rmac10 - Jun 13, 2008 6:01 pm - Hasn't voted
San Gabrielsi agree, SoCalHiker. Before moving to Washington State in 2006, I spent over 50 years hiking in the San Gabriels--climbing most all the peaks above 5000 ft. Notable exceptions are Ross, Iron Mtn., Rattlesnake, and Sugarloaf. I am continually amazed that this mountain haven and wilderness is just a few miles north of 20 million people!
SoCalHiker - Jun 13, 2008 6:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: San Gabrielsthanks. The geographical proximity to LA and yet the feeling of being far away is quite amazing. Cheers.