San Gabriel Wilderness, Protected wilderness within Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County, United States.
The San Gabriel Wilderness spans 36,118 acres across southern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, with elevations ranging from 1,600 to 8,200 feet.
President Benjamin Harrison established the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve in 1892, following recommendations from conservationists Abbot Kinney and John Muir.
Indigenous communities of the region used these lands for hunting, gathering resources, and conducting spiritual ceremonies throughout generations.
Three main entry points provide access: Bear Creek Trail spanning 11 miles, Mount Waterman Trail extending 10 miles, and Devil's Canyon Trail descending 4 miles.
Trail maintenance crews exclusively use hand tools instead of mechanical equipment to preserve the natural conditions of the wilderness environment.
Location: Los Angeles County
GPS coordinates: 34.24670,-117.98600
Latest update: March 29, 2025 09:59
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Mount Wilson Observatory
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Mount Wilson
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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
13.3 km
CHARA array
7 km
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
13.3 km
Echo Mountain
13 km
Eaton Canyon
8.9 km
Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
13.3 km
Mount Disappointment
11 km
Chantry Flat
6.6 km
San Gabriel Dam
12.6 km
Morris Dam
12.6 km
Mount Lowe
11.2 km
Gabrielino Trail
5.6 km
Mount Wilson Toll Road
8.3 km
Morris Reservoir
12.6 km
Upton Sinclair House
9.5 km
Strawberry Peak
13 km
San Gabriel Peak
10.4 km
Old North Church
11.4 km
Vetter Mountain
6.8 km
Hooker Telescope
7.6 km
Waterman Mountain
11 km
Stony Ridge Observatory
6.2 km
The Oaks
10.2 km
Hooker telescope
6.9 km
60-inch telescope
7 kmReviews
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