Smith Mountain Trail — Attraction in Glendora

We just got in from a hike to the Wilderness sign. Plenty of parking on a Saturday evening. They say its 3 miles but it feels longer. Lots of switch-backs and a narrow path. Make up is loose gravel, dirt and rocks. Uphill for the majority of the climb but has some downhill to give U a break. Great scenic rock spots to sit and take in the view. Of course the shady spots coincide with the time of day. (a bench or 2 at the top would be nice) Theres a few trails branching from the top if youre feeling especially adventurous! My Bro was able to reach a distant rock peeking outta the trees. I wasnt wearing proper footwear for the incline. Without proper gear the clearing a should be your safe limit to climb. Came back down the same side. East. Its a pretty fast pace you can pick up so mind your momentum. We descended at nite with flashlights which...

Nice trail of Hwy 39 after the East Fork trail. Plenty of parking as most people drive up to Crystal Lake. The trail winds is way up 2000 feet in 3 miles up to Smith saddle. The last 1/4 mile up the peak is a scramble and risky now that snow level is down to 5000 feet. From the saddle you can continue up the ridge and connect back with Hwy 39. Great views of the San Gabriels mountains all around. From the saddle you can continue down to Upper Bear Creek. The trail is reasonable down to the last one mile where it...

Beautiful views and a decent beginning ascend which levels for a bit before the major ending. Do not attempt the next summit if you are not an experienced climber ( it’s almost forward and to the left after approaching the first summit). It requires a bit of hands on rock climbing. The last mile or two of the path is less maintained with overgrown shrubbery and narrow walkways with steep drop offs. The very end near the summit needs more...