Mt Bliss: Van Tassel Trailhead — Attraction in Azusa

I hate this trail for several reasons;

It's a strenuous, long and boring trail, you can only go up and down one way and no other sub trails or loops nearby, it takes 4-6 hours to hike to the top and return depending on your condition and experience. Here is a warning; on a 85+ degree hot day you will need to bring 1.5 to 2 litter water otherwise you will feel dehydrated quickly!

No place for you to sit; if you want to take a rest you will have to stand on the ground since it's all dirt road. This could be a problem for some people especially it's such a long and difficult hike.

My biggest gripe; it was too buggy the entire way, never saw so many gnats on a hiking trail and they will chase you every second! I'm not exaggerating, you'll need to wear a big hat or something to cover your face otherwise the bugs will annoy the hell out of you, it totally ruined my hiking experience! I did the hike in July maybe its not too buggy during other seasons. I doubt I'll ever come back here since there are many other better hiking trails...

Completed this hike in 5 hours. I did stop to take pictures. This was a challenging addition in my journey. We hiked 5 miles uphill, then about 5 1/2 on the way back to the car. It was a gloomy morning but perfect weather for the climb. Trekking poles are recommended; there's a lot of loose rocks making the downhill slippery. Prepare yourself before you start. Pack yourself snacks and at least 2 bottles of water, you will encounter steep inclines on the way up and it will definitely feel like a...

Confused at first because the trail looks blocked off. The trail is next to a residential ranch styled homes. I suggest going at dawn or right before dusk. You will need about 3-4 hours to...