Mountain Spot
Mountain SpotSan Gabriel Peak
Watch clouds spill over the peaks below from this 6,000-foot summit in the San Gabriels. The loop via Bill Reily Trail trades pavement for shade and better views, delivering a proper mountain escape just above LA.
Stunning mountain summit
Early morning hiking
Cloud sea views
Shaded trail sections
Tips
☁️"when the marine layer blankets the valley below and only the lofty peaks pierce through the clouds"
🅿️park at Bill Reily trailhead, not Red Box (saves 1 mile)
🥾micro spikes handy if snow's around
San Gabriel Peak
Mountain SpotMountain SpotWatch clouds spill over the peaks below from this 6,000-foot summit in the San Gabriels. The loop via Bill Reily Trail trades pavement for shade and better views, delivering a proper mountain escape just above LA.
Stunning mountain summit
Early morning hiking
Cloud sea views
Shaded trail sections
Tips
☁️"when the marine layer blankets the valley below and only the lofty peaks pierce through the clouds"
🅿️park at Bill Reily trailhead, not Red Box (saves 1 mile)
🥾micro spikes handy if snow's around