One of the best runs in the San Gabriels. Passes through chaparral-coated slopes with expansive canyon views, lush conifer forest and streamside woodland, sampling the grandeur of the Big Santa Anita watershed. Basically, an 1800 ft. elevation gain to Mt. Zion in the first 4 miles, and a 6 mile gradual endorphin-pumping-descent paralleling the river back to Chantry Flats. We will caravan from the high school, leaving at 6:00 AM, but since an Adventure Pass is needed to park at Chantry Flats, we will stop at the bottom of the hill at the last residential street on your right before the drive to Chantry Flats--the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Arno Drive (BOTTOM MAP). From there we will carpool to the top in cars with passes at 7:00. If you are driving straight to the trail head, this is where you should meet before 7:00. Adventure Day passes are available at REI for $5.

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