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Hike through the canyon with river crossings and rock-hopping.


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Map Key

1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

2,982' 909 m

High

2,227' 679 m

Low

755' 230 m

Up

13' 4 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers

Family Friendly A nice walk along a shaded stream.

Description

Hike from the parking lot at Chaney Trail and hike up Mt. Lowe Road 0.3 miles then turn left onto Sunset Ridge Trail. After another 0.3 miles, keep left at a fork near a cabin. This is the start of the path although it is an unofficial but well used route.

The path is relatively easy to follow up the canyon and there are places of good tread. Near the junction with the Dawn Mine Trail, there is a fork leading down to the canyon bottom and the mine. The mine is closed off for public protection but there are many relics nearby.

This route makes a good loop when combined with the Sunset Ridge Trail and the Dawn Mine Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Alder, maple, bay, oak and bigcone spruce trees provide ample shade. Beware of poison oak.

Contacts

Shared By:

Cary Stacy

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Photos

Hiking along the creek on our way to Dawn Mine
Apr 22, 2019 near Altadena, CA
On the way to Dawn Mine
Apr 22, 2019 near Altadena, CA
Rock-Hopping terrain in  Millard Canyon
Apr 22, 2019 near Altadena, CA
The gated Dawn Mine entrance (hiding behind a boulder).
Jul 16, 2021 near Altadena, CA

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1.6mi — 1h 13m
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Meriam Awada
Millard canyon falls from further parking lot for added distance 2.8mi
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Nov 23, 2017
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