The Best Backpacking in Los Angeles County
Looking for the best backpacking in Los Angeles County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Los Angeles County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Los Angeles County
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Los Angeles, California
Backbone Trail from Will Rogers to Stunt Road
16.53 mi / 4137 ft gainBackbone Trail from Will Rogers to Stunt Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pacific Palisades, California.Read more -
Newport Beach, California
Pacific Ridge, Moro Canyon and Boomer Ridge Trail Loop
9.96 mi / 1138 ft gainPacific Ridge, Moro Canyon and Boomer Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Newport Coast, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
El Moro Canyon to Moro Ridge Loop
8.09 mi / 1050 ft gainEl Moro Canyon to Moro Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Eaton Canyon to Idlehour
4.410.99 mi / 3291 ft gainIdlehour is nestled deep in the Angeles National Forest, so it feels like you're in the heart of some untapped wilderness instead of six miles away from a bustling metropolis. The trail camp is accessible by foot through a variety of locations, but the most popular route is through Eaton Canyon, ...Read more -
Sierra Madre, California
Manzanita Ridge via Mt. Wilson Trail
9.53 mi / 3796 ft gainManzanita Ridge via Mt. Wilson Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Sierra Madre, California.Read more -
Sierra Madre, California
Mount Wilson Loop to Mount Yale and Jones Peak
19.53 mi / 7759 ft gainMount Wilson Loop to Mount Yale and Jones Peak is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sierra Madre, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Brown Mountain Dam Waterfall
8.52 mi / 709 ft gainBrown Mountain Dam Waterfall is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near La Canada Flintridge, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Arroyo Seco Trail
20 mi / 3750 ft gainArroyo Seco Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Idlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail
18.48 mi / 5312 ft gainIdlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Henninger Flats Trail
5.52 mi / 1434 ft gainHenninger Flats Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pasadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Mueller Tunnel via Loma Alta Trailhead
15.64 mi / 4938 ft gainMueller Tunnel via Loma Alta Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Altadena, California
Cobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail
10.29 mi / 3698 ft gainCobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.Read more -
Avalon, California
Santa Catalina Island: Isthmus Cove to Parsons Landing
15.08 mi / 2329 ft gainSanta Catalina Island: Isthmus Cove to Parsons Landing is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Two Harbors, California.Read more -
Avalon, California
Trans Catalina Trail: Two Harbors to Avalon
37.55 mi / 7205 ft gainTrans Catalina Trail: Two Harbors to Avalon is a point-to-point trail where you may see wildflowers located near Two Harbors, California.Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Big Bend Trail to Old Emerald Trail to Upper Moro Campground
7.83 mi / 1755 ft gainBig Bend Trail to Old Emerald Trail to Upper Moro Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Laguna Beach, California.Read more -
Arcadia, California
Mount Zion via Sturtevant and Lower Winter Creek Trail Loop
8.18 mi / 2671 ft gainMount Zion via Sturtevant and Lower Winter Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sierra Madre, California.Read more