If you don't want to struggle with the crowds inside Rancho San Antonio, especially during the weekends, this is the place for you. You can either park near the model aircraft field or further down near the trail-head. I usually choose the moderately steep climb. It is an uphill hike all the way up to PG&E Tri-Junction and Stephen E. Abbors Trail. Great views of the valley from up here. You can even see military aircraft landing and taking off from...
Read moreGreat trail both for views and clean air. Also has a variety of "turn around" spots for different levels of hikers. At the top where it connects to the high meadow trail, it also connects to the Black Mountain trail. The connecting trail itself is very sunny but so beautiful and worth the extra push at the end of...
Read moreI do hike quite a bit - the pge trail is still one of my favorite hike .. there are always very nice people on the trail --- not as busy as in the valley --- and the views are always nice except the typical hazy condition in the valley-- but take your time it is worth it round trip is...
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