local day hike - picnic
DAY HIKE UP STRAWBERRY PEAK - ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST
getting there
Directions from LA: Destination Strawberry Peak Trailhead. Head out east past Glendale towards Pasadena. Drive north on the Glendale Freeway then north on the Angeles Crest Highway. Park along the side of the road near the trailhead.
When to go: All year just check the weather & prepare for snow in winter.
Time to trailhead from LA: 40 mins
Full adventure time: half day
Kit list
Footwear:
Summer: Sneakers or walking books
Winter: Boots and possibly snow shoes (weather dependent)
Clothing:
Hiking trousers/shorts
T-shirt
Fleece in case it gets cold
Waterproof in winter
Cap/beanie (weather dependent)
Sunglasses
Other:
Water: 1 ltr per person minumum
Sun lotion
Walking sticks (optional)
Camera
The trail
Strawberry Peak via Redbox Canyon
Length: 7 miles
Elevation gain: 1,761 ft
Average time: 4-5 hours (including picnic)
Picnic
Pre-made sandwich
Apple
Nuts
