San Gabriel Mountains

Azusa Canyon, West Fork of the San Gabriel River
details and photos provided by Matt from California

- directions: from Pasadena, continue west on the 210 Freeway to Azusa Ave exit (about 14 miles west of Pasadena), take Azusa Ave left/north up into mountains (maybe about 6 miles?). You can purchase a parking pass at the kiosk for $5 when the kiosk is open. You can also purchase one at the Stop-N-Go Liquor store on your way up to the mountains. The West Fork trailhead is about a mile past the turn-off for the East Fork Trail

-  There is a small parking area right next to the trail head and a larger one just across the river to the left. The larger parking lot is bordered by picnic tables that overlook the river.

- Trail winds along the river on a wide, paved road.

- Several points to pull your wheelchair over and admire the view.

- You lose daylight fast in the canyon, so get there early!

- I found this hike listed on the Insider's Guide to Southern California Hiking/Walking Page. It's definitely worth checking out for more Southern California hikes.  If you try any of them, let me know.