Santa Anita Canyon, Sturtevant Falls
a day hike in the San Gabriel Mountains
Santa Anita Canyon, Angeles National Forest
From the 210 freeway, in San Gabriel Valley. East of Pasadena, exit Santa Anita Ave.
Head North/East, through neighborhood, where road becomes Chantry Flats Rd (aka, Forest Road #2N40)
proceed up the mountain to paved parking lot @ Chantry Flat. Falls Trailhead #11W14
- 5 miles RT hike
- 4600′ elevation
- steep canyon w/ creek crossings
- falls and creek subject to seasonal dry up; water flow varies
- backpack camping only, no developed campground
On rare occasions the local National Forest may be letting the general public cut their own Christmas trees in the nearby forests. There is usually a small fee & a list of rules. They do this for thinning of the forest, where pine trees are too close together. Free labor for the government & you are paying them for the privilege of cutting your own perfect pine tree. American traditions such as this still exist.