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The Best Camping in Glendale

Looking for the best camping in Glendale? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Glendale. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top camping spots in and near Glendale

  • Altadena, California

    Arroyo Seco Trail

    20 mi / 3750 ft gain
    Arroyo Seco Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.
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  • La Cañada Flintridge, California

    Angeles Crest Scenic Byway: La Canada to Mountain Top Junction

    7.2 mi / 797 ft gain
    Angeles Crest Scenic Byway: La Canada to Mountain Top Junction is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near La Canada Flintridge, California.
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  • Altadena, California

    Dawn Mine and Sunset Trail Loop

    5.52 mi / 2087 ft gain
    Dawn Mine and Sunset Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altadena, California.
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  • Altadena, California

    Cobb Estate to Switzer Station via Lower San Merrill Trail

    10.29 mi / 3698 ft gain
    Cobb 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.
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  • Altadena, California

    Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail

    5.55 mi / 1493 ft gain
    Echo Mountain via Sam Merrill Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.
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  • Altadena, California

    Idlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail

    18.48 mi / 5312 ft gain
    Idlehour Trail via Mount Wilson Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Altadena, California.
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  • Altadena, California

    Henninger Flats Trail

    5.52 mi / 1434 ft gain
    Henninger Flats Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pasadena, California.
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  • Altadena, California

    Eaton Canyon to Idlehour

    4.4
    10.99 mi / 3291 ft gain
    Idlehour 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, ...
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Backpack Bear Canyon

    6.8 mi / 689 ft gain
    Parking: Parking is available at the Switzer Falls Picnic Area, or in the two overflow lots on the hill. You will need an Adventure Pass to leave your car parked here. Make sure to follow posted signs - there are some parking spots that do not allow overnight parking. Amenities: Bear Canyon has ...
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Trail Canyon Falls

    4.63 mi / 935 ft gain
    Trail Canyon Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sunland, California.
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Hike to Trail Canyon Falls

    4.0
    4 mi / 800 ft gain
    To get to the trail, take Big Tujunga Canyon Road until you see signs for Trail Canyon Road. The entry point is easy to miss, but keep an eye out for a stop sign and cars parked at the bottom of a dirt path. Drive up the dirt path for direct parking at the trailhead (4x4 is definitely recommended...
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point

    7.04 mi / 1594 ft gain
    Mount Lowe Road to Inspiration Point is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Wilson, California.
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Idlehour Trail

    4.0
    14.89 mi / 4665 ft gain
    Idlehour Trail is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous located near Mount Wilson, California.
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Mount Lowe Campground Trail

    7.17 mi / 1516 ft gain
    Mount Lowe Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Mount Wilson, California.
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  • Los Angeles County, California

    Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle

    5.68 mi / 1558 ft gain
    Mount Lowe via Eaton Saddle is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palmdale, California.
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  • Palmdale, California

    Valley Forge Trail

    5.06 mi / 1250 ft gain
    Valley Forge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Wilson, California.
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