Mount Lukens, California

Mount Lukens is a mountain summit in the San Gabriel Mountains standing at approximately 5,074 feet and represents the highest point within Los Angeles city limits. The peak features steep slopes and is covered with thick chaparral shrubland that blankets the terrain.

The mountain was named after Theodore Parker Lukens, a Pasadena businessman and conservationist who championed forest preservation efforts in the 1890s. His work on reforestation and protecting the natural landscape left a lasting mark on the region.

The summit area contains multiple transmission towers that provide essential radio and cellular communications for the entire Los Angeles metropolitan region.

The summit can be reached via several hiking trails, with the most direct route beginning at Deukmejian Wilderness Park and covering about three miles to the top. Most hikers should expect three to four hours round trip and should bring plenty of water and sun protection.

The summit hosts a transmission tower that broadcasts communication signals across the entire Los Angeles region. This installation has played a vital role in maintaining connectivity for millions of people for many decades.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 34.26900,-118.23900

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53