If you’re looking for great LA hiking spots without driving all over the city, you could hit several right along the Gold Line route. With recent expansion, the Metro’s Gold Line is more more than 30 miles long, some of which follows the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering jump off points for hikers.
Free shuttle to Chantry Flats for a limited time
For three weekends this fall, a free shuttle will ferry riders from the Gold Line station in Arcadia to the trailhead at Chantry Flats Picnic Area, giving hikers access to a popular spot that leads into high-traffic San Gabriel Mountain trails such as Sturtevant Falls and Mount Wilson.
According to an article in LA Curbed, shuttle service from Arcadia begins the weekend of Sept. 24-25 and continues Oct. 1-2 and October 8-9.
The first shuttle departs at 7 a.m. from the Arcadia station at Santa Clara and 1st Street. The last shuttle from Chantry leaves the picnic area at 4 p.m.
Other great LA hiking spots along the Gold Line
Ernest E. Debs Park
The Southwest Museum Station is less than 1 mile from the park entrance, where you can access easy to moderate trails. There is approximately 5.2 miles of hiking, with side-trip opportunities, according to Modern Hiker.
Arroyo Seco
This 25-mile Arroyo Seco hike begins in the San Gabriel Mountains. You can start at the South Pasadena Station and walk a half-mile west on Mission Street to Stoney Drive at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, according to LA Curbed. The hike can be short or long, as there are opportunities to leave the trail. Or more information, check out the LA Curbed blog.
Altadena Crest Trail
According to the LA department of parks, the Altadena Crest Trail is accessible from a number of different streets. The trail provides great views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean, and is adjacent to the Angeles National Forest — which offers a number of additional hiking opportunities. Due to a fair amount of steep slopes, this trail is recommended for seasoned hikers.
Echo Mountain
This hike is an LA classic. It’s a 5.5-mile moderate trail located near Altadena that features a river. You can start at the historic Cobb Estate and take the e the Sam Merrill Trail up to Echo Mountain. Great views of San Gabriel Valley!
Eaton Canyon
Eaton Canyon Trail, near Pasadena, is a 3.5-mile trail that features a waterfall. Also rated as moderate.
Monrovia Falls
Monrovia Falls can be reached from a few different starting points in Monrovia Canyon Park. This one is a bit more of a hike from public transit — more than three miles to the new Monrovia Station. The trail itself ranges from one a half miles to just under three and a half, depending on where you start.
Read the full article here: http://compassteam.kw.com/2016/09/09/great-la-hiking-spots-along-the-gold-line-route/
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