Nov 18 2025
Strawberry Peak Strawberry Peak rises prominently above the foothills north of Pasadena, offering one of the most rewarding summit hikes near Los Angeles. At approximately 6,165 feet above sea level, it is the highest summit in the front range of California’s San Gabriel Mountains. The mountain is best known for its steep final ridge, broad …
Nov 15 2025
San Gabriel Mountains The San Gabriel Mountains rise dramatically above the Los Angeles metropolitan area, forming one of Southern California’s most recognizable natural landscapes. Stretching roughly 60 miles from Newhall Pass in the west to Cajon Pass in the east, the range separates the Los Angeles Basin and surrounding valleys from the Mojave Desert. Part …
