Mileage: 6.6 miles
Elevation: 3,375’
Gain/Loss: 2,275’
They say: Moderate
We say: Yep
What it is: A good Sunday hike when you have limited time to make your doggy tired. The gain in this short hike is good enough for a quick workout, and it’s a lot less busy than the other low-lying summits in the area. This hike starts at Bailey Canyon and continues for a short way, through the park, and then through a turnstile to a road. Follow the road up until you see the trail begin on your left. Follow the trail up (passing a footbridge to your right at the start) through grasses and chaparral. Though narrow, the trail is clear which works well for doggies. Halfway up to the peak you cross through a shaded area with a lookout point and a small spring-fed stream. We did this on a VERY HOT day and the stream provided a nice refreshing break for Adventure Dog who spent about 15 mins cooling down in the water. Head to the top, then come back the way you came.
Please DO: This.
Please DON’T: Do this in hot weather.
What you need to bring: Layers, sunglasses, a hat, and probably more water than you expected if the sun is out.
What you want to bring: A snack.
How to get there: From the 210 Freeway, exit at Santa Anita Ave. and go north. Turn left (west) on Grand View. Continue several blocks to Grove. Turn right (north) onto Grove and drive directly into the Bailey Canyon/Grove Park parking lot. There is a gate at the entrance to the park open “from dawn to dusk.” If you get there before the gate is open, there is parking along adjacent residential streets.
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