Let’s hike to Strawberry Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains again! This is the tallest summit in the front country of the San Gabriel’s.
This hike will take us to the peak via Red Box Canyon. It is a 7.5 mile out and back hike. The elevation gain will be around 1,900 ft. The peak elevation is at 6,165 ft. We will start on a trail known as Barley Road. We will hit a junction at South Strawberry Saddle Trail. We will take this to the Strawberry Peak Trail.
I would bring layers, plenty of water, snacks, good hiking boots/shoes, sunscreen, poles, hat….
Link to Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Box+Gap,+California+93550/@34.258613,-118.1050702,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2e7d120714dbb:0x2d9dfdf2023ef65d
Dogs are allowed on these trails.
There is a restroom in the parking lot.
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.