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The Best Backpacking in Pearblossom

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Top backpacking spots in and near Pearblossom

  • Pearblossom, California

    Manzanita Trail

    11.4 mi / 3051 ft gain
    Manzanita Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Valyermo, California.
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  • Pearblossom, California

    Cooper Canyon via Cloudburst Summit

    7.64 mi / 1739 ft gain
    Cooper Canyon via Cloudburst Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Palmdale, California.
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  • Pearblossom, California

    Hike to the Cooper Canyon Trail Camp

    5 mi / -765 ft gain
    There's a small parking lot just below Cloudburst Summit on the way to Waterman Mountain. Start your adventure there. I'd be hard pressed to say it's more than 15 yards from the sign for the summit (7018' AMSL). There's a fire road, if you're newer to altitude and don't know how to read a map (or...
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  • Pearblossom, California

    Hike Mt. Waterman

    5.0
    6 mi
    Mt. Waterman is accessed along Highway 2 in the Angeles National Forest. Heading east from La Canada look for mileage marker 58.0 (34 miles from La Canada) just past the closed ski resort. Park at one of the large paved turn outs on your left. Display an Adventure Pass ($5 at Ranger Station or Bi...
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  • Pearblossom, California

    Islip Saddle to Mt Islip via Little Jimmy Campground

    6.59 mi / 1568 ft gain
    Islip Saddle to Mt Islip via Little Jimmy Campground is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Wilson, California.
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  • Pearblossom, California

    Mount Islip, Middle Hawkins, Mount Hawkins, and Baden Powell via PCT

    19.26 mi / 4685 ft gain
    Mount Islip, Middle Hawkins, Mount Hawkins, and Baden Powell via PCT is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Pearblossom, California.
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  • Azusa, California

    South Mount Hawkins via Hawkins Ridge Trail

    11.02 mi / 3182 ft gain
    South Mount Hawkins via Hawkins Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Valyermo, California.
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  • Azusa, California

    Mount Hawkins from Little Jimmy Campground via Pacific Crest Trail

    5.13 mi / 1342 ft gain
    Mount Hawkins from Little Jimmy Campground via Pacific Crest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Azusa, California.
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  • Azusa, California

    Little Jimmy Trail Camp

    4.3
    Take Hwy 2 out of La Canada north along Angeles Crest Highway. Follow this for quite sometime enjoying the fine views in all directions. After traveling through two consecutive tunnels continue to Islip Saddle parking lot (on left). There will be a vault toilet & a picnic table. Display your ...
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  • Palmdale, California

    Pacific Crest Trail: Angeles Forest Highway to Soledad Canyon Road

    25.66 mi / 4836 ft gain
    Pacific Crest Trail: Angeles Forest Highway to Soledad Canyon Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palmdale, California.
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  • Palmdale, California

    Mount Gleason Trail

    18.37 mi / 2881 ft gain
    Mount Gleason Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palmdale, California.
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  • Azusa, California

    Mount Baden-Powell, Mount Burnham, Throop Peak & South Mount Hawkins

    20.53 mi / 6362 ft gain
    Mount Baden-Powell, Mount Burnham, Throop Peak & South Mount Hawkins is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Wrightwood, California.
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  • Azusa, California

    South Mount Hawkins Loop

    11.27 mi / 3212 ft gain
    South Mount Hawkins Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Azusa, California.
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  • Irwindale, California

    Crystal Lake and Windy Gap Trail

    12.48 mi / 3596 ft gain
    Crystal Lake and Windy Gap Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Azusa, California.
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  • Valyermo, California

    Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT

    7.94 mi / 2156 ft gain
    Jackson Lake to Jackson Flats Observation Tower via PCT is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Valyermo, California.
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  • Palmdale, California

    Shortcut Canyon Trail To West Fork Campground

    7.13 mi / 1749 ft gain
    Shortcut Canyon Trail To West Fork Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Palmdale, California.
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