Let’s do another awesome peak in the Angeles National Forest!
This hike will be to Josephine Peak. It is an out and back hike that will be about 8 miles and 1,850 ft. of elevation gain. The peak has an elevation of 5,558 ft.
It will be an easy hike to navigate. We take one trail all of the way to the top. There is not a lot of shade, so sunscreen, hat, and shades are recommended! Along with water, snacks, maybe poles if you like them, good boots…
Link to Google Maps: Clear Creek Information Center Angeles Crest Hwy La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clear+Creek+Information+Center,+Angeles+Crest+Hwy,+La+Ca%C3%B1ada+Flintridge,+CA+91011/@34.2694629,-118.153166,20z/data=!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x80c2e8d7457d6769:0xb911d0074ddf83c2!2sJosephine+Peak,+California+93550!3m1!1s0x80c2e8e6accd87b1:0x108062b9b29aa263
The parking lot is directly across the street from the Clear Creek Information Center. This is right where the Angeles Crest Highway meets the Angeles Forest Highway.
Dogs are allowed on this trail.
For parking, this hike requires an Adventure Pass. You can purchase a day pass for $5 or an annual pass for $30. Here is a link to where you can purchase either the day/annual pass. (Please purchase beforehand, as you cannot purchase it in the parking lot.) http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410&width=full
Please ask any questions you may have; I’ll do my best to answer them.
