Adams Pack Station — Attraction in California

I hate to say this, but...IT'S RE-OPENED!

How many of you have been waiting forever to get back up here to Chantry Flat and enjoy this beautiful mountain location??

I heard from a friend in Sierra Madre that Chantry Flat has re-opened, so I took it upon myself to make the trip up from Monrovia...🙏

Friday, March 27th, 2025...

Now... the drive up was a bit worrisome. There were a lot of debris removal construction companies(large earth moving equipment and dump trucks)removing loads of the landslides that had taken place up there. There were a lot of large rocks and loose gravel/sand/dirt on some of the turns, so please be careful if you make the trip up.

Upon arrival, the parking lot looked very nice and clean with new asphalt and plenty of parking for a Friday mid day.

The bathrooms were clean with the usual tagging.

Lots of people were walking up from the Sturtevant Falls, and it was nice to see the family's gathering and hiking.

We made our way up to Adam's Pack Station.

Adam's Pack Station is the last pack station in Southern California and is still functioning to this day. Some of the Adam's Pack Station mules were packed with some supplies and off on a hike to deliver said supplies during our visit(so we were told).

We did get to visit and pet some of the hardworking mules that were housed in the neighboring barn.

(Mule pics included below)

The lady Bambi that was working at Adam's Station was very nice, and the station itself sells cold waters, sodas, and beers for those in need.

The seating at Adam's Station was that of plenty, and it was very cozy sitting around enjoying the views.

I guess there will be live music every friday at 5 pm(weather permitted, of course)

There were plenty of trash cans everywhere, so please utilize them. Let's leave the mountains looking just as beautiful as you found them.

Do not forget to get yoyr Forest Adventure Pass and have that posted on your rear view mirror in your front window or on your bumper accordingly.

I believe you can purchase a forest adventure pass at Adam's Pack Station as well. REI sells them for sure.

The water hose bibs were working well at about 5 of the picnic areas I stopped at. There were plenty of picnic tables and BBQ's to go around but I can imagine them being fairly full on the weekends, especially with summer coming and all.

I hope this review helps before you drive up and visit. Thanks for reading it and enjoy your visit.

P.S...please take care of our mountains, it's our responsibility to keep them beautiful by packing out what you pack in!(that means take YOUR trash with YOU or dispose of it properly) respect yourself by respecting our beautiful San Gabriel Valley...

Adams Pack Station is a great spot to hang out after a long hike in the mountains. The vibe is super chill, and it’s the perfect place to relax, grab some good food and drinks, and enjoy the fresh air. They’ve got live music on Fridays too, which adds to the awesome atmosphere.

It’s family-owned, and you can really feel the heart they put into the place. After being shut down for a while due to the wildfire, it's great to see them back. Supporting them means a lot, not just for the owners, but for the whole local community. Definitely worth a visit if you're...

After 30 minutes of twist and turns around the scenic mountain drive, your hiking journey begins at Adams Pack Station. The station offers supplies and helpful guides about the various trails and camping grounds in the area. People are down-to-earth and friendly to talk to. Make sure you have $5 in cash for parking just in case the station is closed. I have been coming here with family and friends over the years and have enjoyed every moment of it. Enjoy the hike and don't forget to check out the beautiful...